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Gorilla Grip Row

Day 2
45–60 min Safari Scorchers Day 2 of 5 Progressive overload

Unleash your back and biceps with big-pull moves, meant to build serious strength and primal grip.

Warm-Up

5 min row Then 2 rounds:

  • 12 banded straight-arm pull-downs
  • 10 scapular inverted rows (feet on floor)
  • 20 sec dead hang/active hang

Strength or Skill

Barbell Bent-Over Row (supinated grip)

  • 4 sets x 8 reps @ RPE 7
  • Rest 2 min

Lat Pull-Down (medium grip)

  • 3 sets x 10 reps

Metcon

16 min EMOM:

  • Minute 1: 12 single-arm KB row (6/side, moderate)
  • Minute 2: 12 push-ups (elevate hands for easier)
  • Minute 3: 14/12 cal bike
  • Minute 4: Rest

Scaling:

  • KB row: reduce load
  • Push-ups: incline
  • Bike: reduce cals

Cool-Down

  • Lat stretch (hang from bar or lat band stretch): 1 min/side
  • Seated forward fold: 1 min
  • Wrist stretch: 45 sec/side

Core / Optional Finisher

2 rounds:

  • 16 dead bugs
  • Side plank, 30 sec/side

Coaching Notes

Hit full range on every pull, and breathe through your grip fatigue!

Week-over-Week Progression

  • Week 1: 4x8 @ RPE 7, 16 min EMOM
  • Week 2: 4x8 @ RPE 7.5, 18 min EMOM
  • Week 3: 5x6 @ RPE 8, use more load on KB row
  • Week 4: 3x8 @ RPE 6, 14 min EMOM (deload, crisp reps)

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