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Polar Express

Day 5
45–60 min Polar Power Day 5 of 5 Progressive overload

Rotating full body day with compound moves and frosty circuit fun—balances weekly training with all-around strength, power, and a Siberian-storm sprint finisher.

Warm-Up

5 min inclined walk Then, 2 rounds:

  • 10 alternating spiderman lunge
  • 10 scapular wall slides
  • 12 kettlebell deadlifts

Strength or Skill

Dumbbell Clean & Push Press (each arm)

  • 4x8 (moderate load, alternate arms) Alternating Reverse Lunge (DB/KB or bodyweight)
  • 3x12/side Renegade Row (light DB)
  • 3x10/side

Metcon

10 min AMRAP:

  • 10 DB snatches (as heavy as good form allows, alt arms)
  • 12 box step-overs
  • 14 mountain climbers
  • 20 med ball slams or substitute 10 broad jumps

Scaling: Lighter DB/KB, air squats instead step-overs, reduce intensity or reps. Harder: Heavier weights, faster transitions, double DB snatch.

Cool-Down

  • Lizard stretch, 45 sec/side
  • Chest stretch on wall, 60 sec/side
  • Seated forward fold, 60 sec

Core / Optional Finisher

Tabata: 20s on/10s off, 4 rounds each

  • Flutter kicks
  • Hollow rocks

Coaching Notes

Push explosiveness with dumbbells but stay in control. For AMRAP, prioritize transitions.

Week-over-Week Progression

  • Week 1: Baseline loads/reps
  • Week 2: +5% weight, aim for +1 round on AMRAP
  • Week 3: 5x6 for strength, heavier DB snatch in Metcon
  • Week 4: Lower volume, maintain intensity

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