Why Medieval Knights Were So Jacked | Ancient Workouts with Omar | History

Prepare to meet your fate! With help from bodybuilding expert Eric Helms, Omar walks us through the grueling workout of medieval European warriors.

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CREDITS

Host
Omar Isuf

Created By
Brian Huffman

Executive Producers
Sarah Walker
Brian Huffman
Michael Scalere

Co-Producers
Jon Erwin
John Schlirf

Associate Producer
Audrey Brandes

Writer
Omar Isuf

Researchers
Annie Powers
Cliff Roberts

Guest
Eric Helms

Director
Adam Rosante

Line Producer
Diane Akem

Assistant Producer
Annie Hadida

DIT
Raul Vargas

Director of Photography
Craig Hall

Camera Operator
Adam Griffiths

Audio
Brendon Michie

Assistant Camera
Carly Williams

Grip
James Gordon
Phil Coutu

Gaffer
Michael Yull
Xander Sith

Teleprompter
Warren Clute

Hair/Makeup
Sana Young

Prop Master
Kelly Arsenault

Props
Lisa Kannakko
Francis Lengden
Rebecca Wu
Kenzie Benavente
Matthew Parrish

Post-Production Supervisor
Jon Erwin
John Schlirf

Editors
Tammy Jez
John Shlirf
Matt Rabinowitz
Matt Reynolds
Mark Rusciano

Lead Animator
Branwyn Elizabeth

Animation Assistant
Demi Bozas

Colorist
John Schlirf

Mixer
Tim Wagner

Manager, Rights & Clearances
Chris Kim

Executive Creative Director, A+E Networks
Tim Nolan

VP, Marketing Production, A+E Networks
Kate Leonard

VP, Brand Creative, History
Matt Neary

Special Thanks
Paul Medeiros
646 Weightlifting

Music Courtesy of
Extreme
Signature Tracks
MIBE
Audio Network

Additional Footage & Photos Courtesy of
Getty Images
Pond5

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