Here are my updated collections of exercises to get or stay fit for shield combat. Whether you just started or want to keep in shape during periods of no combat training. The workout focuses on strength-endurance for the main protagonists which carry your combat movement: Thighs, lower back, shoulders and arms.

Do the workout twice a week, at best in addition to other training forms. Consult your physician before starting the program or if you feel any pain during the workout. A proper rest time should be at least 1-2 days. Don’t forget to increase your protein intake if you do more sports to improve muscle growth.

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In depth explanations:
Push-Up
   • The Perfect Push-Up To Build Muscle (...  

Squat
   • How To Perform A PERFECT Squat  

Overhead Press
   • The Best Science-Based DUMBBELL Shoul...  

My recent video about shield weight
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How to fight single combat with the viking shield
0 - Get Fit    • How to fight single combat with the v...  
1 - Stance and Posture    • How to fight single combat with the v...  
2 - Of Strikes and Thrusts    • How to fight single combat with the v...  
3 - Footwork    • How to fight single combat with the v...  
4 - Offense    • How to fight single combat with the v...  
5 - Defence    • How to fight single combat with the v...  
6 - Shield Binding    • How to fight single combat with the v...  

0:00 Introduction
1:35 Push up
2:54 Squat
3:33 Overhead Press
4:06 Bicep Curls/Hammer curls
4:41 Planks
5:10 Shield Punch/Bind
5:49 Upper underarm shrugs
6:42 Wall-sit
6:54 Bird-dog
7:22 Hot, sweaty dude