In 1981, Coach B was using the same process to teach the Olympic lifts as he does today — top down, junkyard dog, incentivizing good technique, and the Burgener warm-up — although at that time, it wasn’t called the Burgener warm-up. While Coach B’s teaching methods and weightlifting course have evolved over the years, the foundation remains the same.
WatchWhy Don’t You Just Say Jump?Complete as many rounds as possible in 12 minutes of:
3 rope climbs, from seated to 10 ft.
50 double-unders
Post rounds completed to comments.
Scaling:
This difficult version of a rope climb requires athletes to start each climb in a strict L-position until they are high enough to use their feet. Intermediate athletes may need to reduce the total reps or scale to an easier version. Newer athletes should choose a pulling exercise that still uses a rope.
Intermediate Option:
Complete as many rounds as possible in 12 minutes of:
3 strict rope climbs, 12-ft rope
50 double-unders
Beginner Option:
Complete as many rounds as possible in 12 minutes of:
3 rope climbs, from seated to standing
50 single-unders