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Beaver Burnout

Day 5
45–60 min Spring Savage Shred Day 5 of 5 Progressive overload

Full-body finisher—building stamina and metabolic output, inspired by the tireless beaver; blends compound functional lifts and mobility.

Warm-Up

5 min light bike or jump rope 2 rounds:

  • 10 band pull-aparts
  • 10 reverse lunges
  • 10 banded good mornings

Strength or Skill

Alternating DB Clean & Strict Press

  • 4 sets x 6 reps/arm (clean from floor each rep)
  • Rest 90 sec

Superset: Dumbbell Goblet Squat x 10 Glute Bridge x 15 (3 sets, rest as needed)

Metcon

10 min AMRAP:

  • 8 box jumps (low/moderate box; scale to step-ups)
  • 10 push-ups
  • 12 alternating DB snatch (light, from floor)

Scaling: Lower box height, push-ups to incline/knees, DB snatch to single-arm press

Cool-Down

  • World’s greatest stretch: 30 sec/side
  • Standing calf stretch: 45 sec/side
  • Child’s pose: 1 min

Core / Optional Finisher

2 rounds:

  • 20 seated knee ups
  • 20 sec hollow hold

Coaching Notes

Form first on all cleans/snatches—choose weights you can move well. Push for unbroken sets in AMRAP.

Week-over-Week Progression

  • Week 1: 4x6 DB Clean & Press, 10 min AMRAP
  • Week 2: 4x7 DB Clean & Press, 12 min AMRAP
  • Week 3: 5x5 DB Clean & Press (heavier), 10 min AMRAP—add 2 DB snatch reps/round
  • Week 4: 3x10 DB Clean & Press (light), 8 min AMRAP

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