Savage Anywhere II Workouts

The Savage Anywhere challenge is 14 workouts over 28 days. It is provided for free. However, if you’d like to support Savage Race, please register. Registered participants will receive a finisher shirt and medal upon completion, and your completion will count towards Savage Syndicate eligibility. Read the full details and rules for Savage Anywhere.

You are now on the workout page for Savage Anywhere II. If you haven’t already completed the first Savage Anywhere challenge series, you might want to start there first. However, you it’s totally fine to start with this one. If you’re ready to tackle Anywhere II, the challenges are posted below! You have 28 days to complete 14 challenges, so take rest days as needed.

Download the Savage Anywhere challenge log to keep track of your workouts.

Savage Anywhere II
Challenge 1 of 14
Challenge designed by:    SavagePro 25x Axe Winner, Rachel Corigliano

Savage Anywhere II
Challenge 2 of 14
Challenge designed by: Ben Bergeron Professional Fitness Coach at

“Bergeron Beep Test”

Race version:
On the Minute:
5 Goblet Thrusters (single DB*)
5 Single Arm Alternating DB* Power Snatches
5 Burpees

After 10 rounds, add (1) rep to each movement.

Blitz version:
Same as Race, but substitute 3 reps instead of 5 for all movements.

Bonus work for advanced athletes:
Substitute 7 reps instead of 5 for all movements.

Each minute on the minute (EMOM), starting at the top of the minute, complete one round. Rest the remainder of the minute. Repeat and continue until no longer able to complete a full round in under 1 minute. Can substitute kettlebell or weighted backpack for dumbbell. Use a weight that is challenging for you. If you are a beginner or intermediate athlete, scale according to the recommendations listed below.

Score is total number of rounds completed before becoming unable to complete a round before the start of the next minute.

Strategy for this one is slow down and aim to have each round done in 50 seconds. Don’t go all out at the start. Be ready to pick up the weight as soon as the next minute starts. And remember to breathe!

Scale the volume as needed to get a minimum of 10 minutes of work. The athlete can also scale the skill level.

Intermediate
EMOM for as Long as Possible
5 Goblet Thrusters
5 Single Arm Alternating DB Power Snatches
5 Burpees

Beginner
EMOM for as Long as Possible
3 Goblet Thrusters
3 Jumping pull ups or other scaling option
3 Burpees

Then…

Body Armor
As many reps as possible (AMRAP) in 5:00, Strict Pull-Ups (or scale to your ability)
Interrupt pull ups Every Minute on the Minute with 7 Pushups

Savage Anywhere II
Challenge 3 of 14
Challenge designed by: 

“Double Time”

For Time:
3 Mile Run (Race), or 2.5 Mile Run (Blitz)
Every 3:00, stop to complete:
9 Burpees + 21 Air Squats

Workout starts on the burpees and air squats.

Goal is to start new set every 3:00.

Scaling options: Decrease rep target for each set, or move to sets every 5:00

Then…

Body Armor
50-40-30-20-10: Hollow Rocks
After each set:
10 bent over odd object rows (choose a weight that is difficult for you)

Take a rest day…

Savage Anywhere II
Challenge 5 of 14
Challenge designed by:  Hank Abbitt

“Hanky”

Race challenge:
2.25 mile run
46 hand-release push-ups

1.25 mile run
46 odd-object to shoulder (heavy)

0.75 mile run
46 situps

0.25 mile sprint

For each round target the fastest pace you can maintain without losing speed at the end of the round. As the distance shortens each round, your target pace should increase.

Blitz challenge:
1.25 mile run
30 hand-release push-ups

0.75 mile run
30 odd-object to shoulder

0.25 mile run
30 situps

1/8 mile sprint

For each round target the fastest pace you can maintain without losing speed at the end of the round. As the distance shortens each round, your target pace should increase.

Savage Anywhere II
Challenge 6 of 14
Challenge designed by:  Sam Abbitt

“Natale”

Running distances shown are for Race version. For Blitz version do half the distance shown.

For time:
0.75 mile run

9-12-15:
Deadbugs
DB Goblet Squats -or- Odd-Object Zercher Squats

1.5 mile run

15-12-9:
Deadbugs
DB Goblet Squats -or- Odd-Object Zercher Squats

0.75 mile run

Goal is to choose a heavy enough squat weight where you are nearing failure / forced rest around 15 reps.

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Take a rest day…
Are you allowing your body enough time to recover?
Are you getting enough sleep?
Are you eating clean?

If you are not allowing your body to recover, you may be working against yourself. You have 28 days to complete these 14 challenges for a reason. We want you to rest and recover.

Workout is the same for Race and Blitz

21-15-9 rep scheme of:

• Handstand Push Ups – athlete goes into vertical handstand position against a wall, head on the ground, presses into full arm extension. Can be strict or kipping.  Scaling options: substitute for handstand holds or box assisted handstand pushups using box, bench, or sturdy chair.
• Toes to Bar – athlete hangs from any bar or apparatus and brings legs up in front all the way until toes touch the bar or apparatus. Can be strict or kip-swing.  Scaling options: knees to chest or knees to midline.
• Burpees – standard burpee with hop.

Explanation:  Athlete begins with round 1 by doing 21 Handstand Push Ups, 21 Toes to Bar and 21 Burpees then proceeds to Round 2 with 15 Handstand Push ups, 15 Toes to Bar and 15 Burpees and finishes with Round 3 of 9 Hand Stand Push Ups, 9 Toes to Bar and 9 Burpees.

Modifications – There will be two modifications (scalings) for both the Handstand Push  ups and Toes to Bar.  Athletes can use any combination of these modifications from the start but will keep that movement the same for the entire workout.

Handstand Push Ups,

1. Modification 1 – A 20 second handstand hold. If they choose this mod then they will complete the following rep scheme for the Handstand portion:  7-5-3, with one 20 second hold equaling one rep followed by a 5 to 25 second rest between reps.  The rep scheme for Toes to Bar and Burpees remain at 21-15-9.
2. Modification 2 – Scaled Position; with knees placed on an elevated flat object -(chair, ottoman, ledge, etc), arms extended to the ground in handstand form, -athlete presses to full arm extension.  Vertical angle is determined by hip crease (the more open the hip crease, the more vertical the athlete is).  Rep scheme stays the same as the original, 21-15-9.

Toes to Bar

1. Modification 1 – Knees to Chest. Athlete hangs from bar or apparatus and brings knees up to chest. Can be strict or kip swing.
2. Modification 2 – Knees to Midline. Athlete hangs from bar or apparatus and brings knees up to their midline.

Savage Anywhere II
Challenge 8 of 14
Challenge designed by: 

“Den”

Blitz version:

8-7-6-5-4-3-2-1:
Double Dumbbell Clusters
200 Meter Run

Race version:

10-9-8-7-6-5-4-3-2-1:
Double Dumbbell Clusters
200 Meter Run

DESCRIPTION

• The big movement on paper is the double dumbbell cluster, also referred to as a squat clean thruster
• This is one of the most effective movements out there, as it requires us to work through a very large range of motion
• After each round of clusters, you’ll complete a 200 meter run
• We expect this workout to take around 15-20 minutes to complete

DOUBLE DUMBBELLS CLUSTERS

• In the start of each clean, touch one head of the dumbbell to the ground
• Squat clean the weight and drive it overhead with no re-bend of the knees
• We’re ideally choosing a moderate set of dumbbells that allows you to complete 10+ reps unbroken when fresh
• Understanding that everyone has different weights available at home, there are some other option, including odd-object option for people without equipment
• Heavier Weight Option: Complete 4-5 Reps Per Round (Reduces Reps From 55 to 40-50)
• Lighter Weight Option: Complete 6-8 Reps Per Round (Increase Reps From 55 to 60-80)
• Click Here to see a demo of the double dumbbell cluster

MODIFICATIONS

RUN

• 250 Meter Row or Ski
• 20 x 10 Meter Shuttle Runs
• 30 Mountain Climbers

DOUBLE DUMBBELL CLUSTERS

• Single Dumbbell Clusters Video
• Barbell Clusters Video
• Odd Object Clusters Video

Savage Anywhere II
Challenge 9 of 14
Challenge designed by:  Multiple-time SavagePro axe winner, James Zeuch

“JZ’s Progress for Success”

James Zeuch has won first place at five Savage Race events, and has made the overall podium (i.e. 1st, 2nd, or 3rd overall male) a total of 14 times. He’s fast and he’s good at obstacles. This workout is a collection of techniques he uses to train for Savage Race events. As you may have noticed, progression runs and hang drills are very popular with many of the best athletes in our sport. This type of training will make you a faster distance runner, and help you perform better on many of our obstacles.

Part 1: Run
Blitz – 3 mile progression run
Race – 6 mile progression run

Goal: Get faster every mile. By the last mile you should be going all out!

Part 2: Core Series
2×1 minute for all exercises for both Blitz and Race

Up down plank
Side plank w/ lateral leg lift
Glute bridge

Part 3: Hangs
4×1:00 for both Blitz and Race

1st set: 1:00 dead hang
2nd set: 1:00 alternating single hang
3rd set: dead hang (10 secs) to pull up hang (10 secs) alternating between the two
4th set: 1:00 switch grips

Savage Anywhere II
Challenge 10 of 14
Challenge designed by: 

“90 Shiny”

21-15-9:
Dumbbell Power Cleans
50 Double Unders After Each Round

Directly Into…

21-15-9:
Dumbbell Front Squats
50 Double Unders After Each Round

**Scroll down for scaling options and no equipment version

DESCRIPTION

• There are 2 parts to this workout, each consisting of a double dumbbell movement and jump rope movement
• After each round on the dumbbell, you’ll complete 50 double unders
• There is no rest between the first couplet and the second
• The workout flows as follows:21 Dumbbell Power Cleans, 50 Double Unders15 Dumbbell Power Cleans, 50 Double Unders9 Dumbbell Power Cleans, 50 Double Unders21 Dumbbell Front Squats, 50 Double Unders15 Dumbbell Front Squats, 50 Double Unders9 Dumbbell Front Squats, 50 Double Unders
• Your score is the total time it takes you to complete the full workout
• We expect this piece to take around 10-16 minutes to complete

DUMBBELL MOVEMENTS

• We’re looking to use one dumbbell weight for both movements
• This should be a moderate set of dumbbells that allows you to complete 21+ reps unbroken on each movement when fresh
• On the power cleans, only one head of the dumbbell has to touch the floor on each rep
• If you’re modifying to a single dumbbell movement, complete the rep scheme as 30-20-10 to make up for the lighter weight

MODIFICATIONS -OR- NO EQUIPMENT VERSION

DOUBLE UNDERS

• Reduce Reps
• 75 Single Unders (1.5x)
• 60 Seconds of Double Under Practice
• 25 Over-and-Back Dumbbell Hops Video
• 50 Line Hops Video
• 50 Double Taps Video

DUMBBELL FRONT SQUATS

• Single Arm Dumbbell Front Squats
• Goblet Squats (Kettlebell or Dumbbell) Video
• Odd Object Goblet Squats Video
• 2x Jumping Squats (42-30-18) Video

DUMBBELL POWER CLEANS

• Single Arm Dumbbell Power Cleans Video
• Odd Object Ground to Shoulder Video

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“Mirror Effect” (Modified for Savage Anywhere II)

On the 0: 1 Mile Run
On the 10: 25 odd-object cleans, 25 hollow rocks, 25 odd-object ground-to-overheads, 25 sit ups
On the 20: 1 Mile Run

STIMULUS

DESCRIPTION

• Working through 3 all intervals
• After completing the 1 mile run, you will rest with whatever time remains until the 10 minute mark before completing the interval that starts on ten minute mark
• Follow the same format for the into the next 1 mile run
• We definitely want some rest built it so we can maintain intensity
• To do so, let’s either reduce the distance/reps or set a time cap of 9 minutes for each movement
• There is a 30 minute total time cap for the workout, which means you’ll have 10 minutes to complete the final 1 mile run
• Your score is total of the three interval times (you can turn clock off during rest)

MODIFICATIONS

1 MILE RUNS

• 2k Row
• 100 Box Jumps
• 200 Weighted Step-ups
• 100 Squat Jumps

Questions? Post them to Savage Syndicate.

Savage Anywhere II
Challenge 12 of 14
Challenge designed by: Multiple-time overall podium winner, Jamie Horianopoulos

Savage Anywhere II
Challenge 13 of 14
Challenge designed by: 

“Long Beach”

1 Round:
160 Double Unders
800 Meter Run
40 Burpees

2 Rounds:
80 Double Unders
400 Meter Run
20 Burpees

3 Rounds:
40 Double Unders
200 Meter Run
10 Burpees

STIMULUS

DESCRIPTION

• Going on the longer side in this all bodyweight workout
• The reps get smaller, but the rounds increase as this workout progresses
• We expect this piece to take around 25-30 minutes to complete
• These are standard burpees requiring chest and thighs to the floor and full extension with a small clap and jump

MODIFICATIONS

DOUBLE UNDERS

• Reduce Reps
• Single Unders (320-160-80)
• Time Cap Each Set:
• 160 Double Unders: 3:00
• 80 Double Unders: 1:30
• 40 Double Unders: :45Over and Back Dumbbell Hops (1/2 Reps)Line Hops (Equal Reps)

  Double Taps (Equal Reps)

200 METER RUNS

• 15 x 10 Meter Shuttle Runs
• 15 Box Jumps
• 15 Mountain Climbers
• 15 Weighted Step-ups

400 METER RUNS

• 30 x 10 Meter Shuttle Runs
• 30 Box Jumps
• 30 Mountain Climbers
• 30 Weighted Step-ups

800 METER RUNS

• 60 x 10 Meter Shuttle Runs
• 50 Box Jumps
• 50 Mountain Climbers
• 50 Weighted Step-ups

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