Tag: burgener

  • Burgener Warmup Helps with Lifting

    This morning we did some Olympic lifting (Oly Lifts) — and let me tell you, it’s hard. Snatch Squats are tough — its all about technique! And it’s frustrating — warmup Burgener Warmup This warmup helps with muscle memory as you learn your Oly Lifts. This warm-up consists of six different sequences that are important…

  • Burgener warm up into a Snatch

    Where else but CrossFit can you use the word Snatch and not get in trouble? It’s funny how many terms that are used in weightlifting that are traditionally seen as sexual or male-centric. I’m not even going to mention them here — we all know which ones I am talking about. What is it about…

  • Get Ready for the Weekend Workout!

    Good Morning Folks! Spring is so close I can feel it. Today it’s supposed to be in the 70s here in Northern VA – I love this time of year around here. The signs of spring are all around and the cherry blossoms will soon be in bloom. It really is one of the best…