Svend "Viking Power" Karlsen - BodybuildingForYou

POWERJIM · #1 (**permalink**) 08-13-2006, 09:03 AM

Svend Karlsen former record breaking Powerlifter, former Mr.Norway in Bodybuilding and former Worlds Strongest man! heres his routine...

Day 1

Barbell curl or Log curl: 2 - 3 sets of 6 - 12 reps
Tier flip: 3 sets of 6,8, and 10 flips
Stones: 3 sets of 5 reps
Close grip bench press: 1 set of 4-6 reps and 1 set of 10-14 reps
Laying French press: 2 sets of 8-12 reps
Push down: 2 sets of 8-12 reps
Crunches with weights: 3 sets of 12 reps +

Day 2

Front squat: 2 sets of 4-6 reps
Karlsen Squat: 3 sets of 8-12 reps
Leg extension: 3 sets of 12-16 reps
Calf raise: 3 sets of 20 reps
Concept II row: 3 sets of 500 meters

Day 3

Fast walking, or easy swimming for 1 hour !

Day 4

Apollon axle: 1 set of 1-3 reps and 1 set of 6-10 reps
Log lift: 1 set of 4-8 reps and 1 set of 8-12 reps
Side lateral: 1 drop set
Karlsen Crusefix flies: 2 sets of 3 x 8
Upright row: 2 sets of 8-12 reps
Incline log: 1 set of 3-6 reps and 1 set of 12 reps +
Cross over: 3 sets of 8-12 reps

Day 5

Dead lift: 2 sets of 3-6 reps
Seated row: 3 sets of 8-12 reps
Pull downs: 3 sets of 8-12 reps
Shrugs: 3 sets of 12 reps +
Bent over side lateral: 3 sets of 8-12 reps

Day 6

Fast walking, or easy swimming for 1 hour !

Day 7

Yoke race: 3 sets of 25 meters
Farmers walk: 2 sets of 2 x 35 meters
Conans wheel: 2 set of 3 laps, increase weight
Shrugs: 3 set of 12 reps +
Truck pull training: 3 set of 5-10 meters for start

Loading: 3 set of 5 kegs/sack 5 to 10 meter
PS ! On this day u can work other events also if needed ! And also change them from training to training !

Day 8

Rest and take massage and sauna if u can !

c4detonater · #2 (**permalink**) 08-13-2006, 09:18 AM

would have been interesting if you could have posted what weight he uses for each workout...

POWERJIM · #3 (**permalink**) 08-13-2006, 09:20 AM

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would have been interesting if you could have posted what weight he uses for each workout...

Take it from me ive got the Viking Power workout dvd and the guy is unbelievable!

_SaVvY_ · #4 (**permalink**) 08-13-2006, 10:08 AM

nice routine, lots of event work

yeh, the man was one of the most powerful men to ever live, some of his feats will be very hard for any to match, he was just insane on the yoke race

im a real big fan of big maggy, his worlds strongest arms dvd is great, inspired me very much to close the ironmind #4 with a wider set than him, an to power curl an neg more than him haha

i love that guy tho, hes just amazing, svends great in it too, i emailed svend (left his email for fans on marunde muscle) an hes not replied..kinda annoyed at that cuss he said he would answer any questions, an i only asked a couple, an told him how much of a fan of his i am + thanked him for inspiring me (ive seen every wsm hes been in)...he may not have got it or something tho

POWERJIM · #5 (**permalink**) 08-13-2006, 10:10 AM

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nice routine, lots of event work

yeh, the man was one of the most powerful men to ever live, some of his feats will be very hard for any to match, he was just insane on the yoke race

im a real big fan of big maggy, his worlds strongest arms dvd is great, inspired me very much to close the ironmind #4 with a wider set than him, an to power curl an neg more than him haha

i love that guy tho, hes just amazing, svends great in it too, i emailed svend (left his email for fans on marunde muscle) an hes not replied..kinda annoyed at that cuss he said he would answer any questions, an i only asked a couple, an told him how much of a fan of his i am + thanked him for inspiring me (ive seen every wsm hes been in)...he may not have got it or something tho

Yeah im a big maggy fan too his grip has to be the best in the world by far.

_SaVvY_ · #6 (**permalink**) 08-13-2006, 11:02 AM

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Yeah im a big maggy fan too his grip has to be the best in the world by far.

i used to think he had the best grip ever, but in actual fact david horne has the best grip of all time, an everything maggy has done grip wise has been beat, the best anyone has done on a #4 is on this page - tommy heslep has nearly closed a #4 no set (never been done) - http://www.cyberpump.com/gallery/album87?page=1

im sure ill eventually have the best grip of all time, i dont think theres too many people now that have better strength endurance than me, ive never heard of 32 reps on the #2 (there will be people that have done more)..theres not a massive amount of people that can close a #3 like i can either, im very close to no setting it, only been 2 certs this year..gimmy a few years an there will be no doubt, plate wrist curl (great exercise for arm wrestling, and strongman) record will be smashed asap, thats the first to go down

POWERJIM · #7 (**permalink**) 08-13-2006, 01:41 PM

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Originally Posted by _SaVvY_

i used to think he had the best grip ever, but in actual fact david horne has the best grip of all time, an everything maggy has done grip wise has been beat, the best anyone has done on a #4 is on this page - tommy heslep has nearly closed a #4 no set (never been done) - http://www.cyberpump.com/gallery/album87?page=1

im sure ill eventually have the best grip of all time, i dont think theres too many people now that have better strength endurance than me, ive never heard of 32 reps on the #2 (there will be people that have done more)..theres not a massive amount of people that can close a #3 like i can either, im very close to no setting it, only been 2 certs this year..gimmy a few years an there will be no doubt, plate wrist curl (great exercise for arm wrestling, and strongman) record will be smashed asap, thats the first to go down

Closing the #3 COC is very impressive in my eyes as i know how tough it is, i sure cant close the damn thing although i can close #2 so i guess thats something.

_SaVvY_ · #8 (**permalink**) 08-13-2006, 01:57 PM

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Closing the #3 COC is very impressive in my eyes as i know how tough it is, i sure cant close the damn thing although i can close #2 so i guess thats something.

yeh thats pretty impressive because of your bulk, large powerlifters cant usually close grippers because of the size of there palms - ive handed my grippers to many people, one of which was a 5 foot something, near 300lb powerlifter ( he had a 300 kilos raw squat) an he couldnt even close the #1..the average guys limit is the trainer

i actually closed my #3 first time trying, although i did have a #3 before, but its rediculously hard for a #3, good for getting from the #3 to the #4 tho as its prob 3.4 even now after loads of use..first time i tried it i could do double figures with no set on the #2 but could barely move the handles at all haha i was so confused

POWERJIM · #9 (**permalink**) 08-13-2006, 02:04 PM

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Originally Posted by _SaVvY_

yeh thats pretty impressive because of your bulk, large powerlifters cant usually close grippers because of the size of there palms - ive handed my grippers to many people, one of which was a 5 foot something, near 300lb powerlifter ( he had a 300 kilos raw squat) an he couldnt even close the #1..the average guys limit is the trainer

i actually closed my #3 first time trying, although i did have a #3 before, but its rediculously hard for a #3, good for getting from the #3 to the #4 tho as its prob 3.4 even now after loads of use..first time i tried it i could do double figures with no set on the #2 but could barely move the handles at all haha i was so confused

I have short stubby fingers too which dont help, im more of a presser than puller if you know what i mean. Damn i cant believe you closed that #3 first go thats insane you must be one of these grip freaks, Jesse closed it at 18 years old didnt he?

_SaVvY_ · #10 (**permalink**) 08-13-2006, 02:12 PM

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I have short stubby fingers too which dont help, im more of a presser than puller if you know what i mean. Damn i cant believe you closed that #3 first go thats insane you must be one of these grip freaks, Jesse closed it at 18 years old didnt he?

jesse closed his @ 18 yes, the youngest guy was 14 tho, theres been about maybe 12 teenagers to do it properly, i think theres something like 8 or 9 certed (cert used to be miles easier, only 1 with current rules i think) - my close @ 19 is poor compared to some, but 6 months of grip training to get it isnt bad

im not one who trains just for grip, i train everything, i think grip is important for strongman tho, an i just happen to have a good grip, i figure if i get my grip to be the best theres ever been, i can hold on to anything / dont have to worry about that side of it..plus is be nice to have world records

POWERJIM · #11 (**permalink**) 08-13-2006, 02:17 PM

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Originally Posted by _SaVvY_

jesse closed his @ 18 yes, the youngest guy was 14 tho, theres been about maybe 12 teenagers to do it properly, i think theres something like 8 or 9 certed (cert used to be miles easier, only 1 with current rules i think) - my close @ 19 is poor compared to some, but 6 months of grip training to get it isnt bad

im not one who trains just for grip, i train everything, i think grip is important for strongman tho, an i just happen to have a good grip, i figure if i get my grip to be the best theres ever been, i can hold on to anything / dont have to worry about that side of it..plus is be nice to have world records

Training the grip is a great idea for strongman and i think Dominic Filiou has some major grip issues which lets him down, i myself dont really put myself out to train the grip yet i just cant seem to find the time for it, my focus is more about getting my core strength up, although to have your grip strength would be more than helpful for deads etc.

_SaVvY_ · #12 (**permalink**) 08-13-2006, 02:23 PM

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Training the grip is a great idea for strongman and i think Dominic Filiou has some major grip issues which lets him down, i myself dont really put myself out to train the grip yet i just cant seem to find the time for it, my focus is more about getting my core strength up, although to have your grip strength would be more than helpful for deads etc.

its probably because hes so damn big with his grip, people think big hands = strong grip, but when your 430 odd pounds normal things just dont fit in your hands

speaking of jesse, he recently said strong grip eventually leads to a strong back - i agree

POWERJIM · #13 (**permalink**) 08-13-2006, 02:25 PM

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Originally Posted by _SaVvY_

its probably because hes so damn big with his grip, people think big hands = strong grip, but when your 430 odd pounds normal things just dont fit in your hands

speaking of jesse, he recently said strong grip eventually leads to a strong back - i agree

Yes very true indeed helps greatly with pulling exercises, that apple crushing feat you did was impressive have you ever crushed a can of coke?

_SaVvY_ · #14 (**permalink**) 08-14-2006, 10:21 AM

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Yes very true indeed helps greatly with pulling exercises, that apple crushing feat you did was impressive have you ever crushed a can of coke?

i cant just crush a coke can in 1 hand if thats what you mean, not yet..the hardest goal of mine is probably to crush a raw spud in one hand (no finger tips) as its thought of as impossible

dog20 · #15 (**permalink**) 08-14-2006, 10:23 AM

lol where could someone buy an 'atlas' stone or one of those giant tires!? i bet that stuff is expensive too!

_SaVvY_ · #16 (**permalink**) 08-14-2006, 10:40 AM

http://www.roosk.com/ - stones

you can pick up wheels from farms, i would have got one for free a while back but olds wont let me flip em in the street, have to wait till i get my storage unit

POWERJIM · #17 (**permalink**) 08-14-2006, 10:48 AM

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i cant just crush a coke can in 1 hand if thats what you mean, not yet..the hardest goal of mine is probably to crush a raw spud in one hand (no finger tips) as its thought of as impossible

Crush a coke can in one hand now that requires alot of psi!

dog20 · #18 (**permalink**) 08-14-2006, 10:50 AM

i saw the apple and frying pan videos. thats pretty amazing! i thought only people with big forearms were able to do that, but i guess not.

POWERJIM · #19 (**permalink**) 08-14-2006, 10:53 AM

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i saw the apple and frying pan videos. thats pretty amazing! i thought only people with big forearms were able to do that, but i guess not.

Ive done a frying pan much to my wifes horror, i had to bend the bast*rd thing back in shape too.LOL cant do an apple yet though.