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Safari Slam

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

A full-body Friday romp! Hit head-to-tail with dynamic free-weight movements, without overly roasting the legs.

Warm-Up

5 min light row or bike Then “Animal Flow” (for quality):

  • 10 bear crawls forward/back
  • 10 crab reaches/side
  • 8 inchworms

Strength or Skill

DB Floor Press

  • 3x10 reps @ moderate

Single Arm KB Suitcase Deadlift (alternate sides)

  • 3x8/side @ moderate

Band Face Pulls

  • 3x15

Metcon

14 min EMOM:

  • Minute 1: 12 DB hang cleans (25/35 lbs)
  • Minute 2: 16 alternating mountain climbers
  • Minute 3: 10 banded lat pull-downs (standing)
  • Minute 4: Rest

Scaling:

  • Use lighter DBs, reduce reps, slow down tempo

Cool-Down

  • Cat-cow stretch: 1 min
  • Lizard lunge: 1 min/side
  • Thread the needle: 1 min/side

Core / Optional Finisher

“Safari Sit-Up Circuit”

  • 20 reps each: sit-ups, V-ups, alternating toe touches

Coaching Notes

Stay focused on quality movement. Limit lower-body fatigue to recover for next week.

Week-over-Week Progression

  • Week 1: 3x10 pressing, 14 min EMOM
  • Week 2: 4x8 pressing (slightly heavier), add 2 reps to EMOM movements
  • Week 3: Increase load or tempo, keep time the same
  • Week 4: 3x8 pressing, 10 min EMOM (deload, crisp reps)

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