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THE ULTIMATE VIKING

Sweyn Asleifsson was known as the ‘Ultimate Viking’. Born around 1115 in Caithness, Scotland, he soon became famous as a raider who mixed with royalty. This challenge is based on his epic escape from Lambaborg Castle. Do each exercise for 1 minute, squeezing as many reps out as possible.

1a. ROPE CLIMB

• The most efficient way to climb is by looping your feet around the rope and driving up with your legs.• To make it more upper-body focused, try pulling with arm power alone.

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