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Instructions
- Stand upright with feet shoulder-width apart.
- Drop into a squat position and place your hands on the floor.
- Kick your feet back into a push-up position.
- Immediately return your feet to the squat position.
- Explode up into a jump with arms overhead.
- Land softly and repeat the sequence.
Technical Tips
- Engage your core throughout the movement.
- Keep your back flat during the push-up phase.
- Land on the balls of your feet to absorb impact.
Breathing Tips
- Inhale as you drop into the squat.
- Exhale during the jump phase.
- Maintain steady breathing during transitions.
Medical restrictions
- Knee injuries
- Lower back pain
- Cardiovascular limitations
The Burpee is a dynamic, full-body exercise that combines strength and cardiovascular conditioning in a single explosive movement. Known for its intensity and versatility, the Burpee challenges nearly every major muscle group while significantly elevating the heart rate, making it ideal for fat-burning and endurance training. It integrates a squat, plank, and jump in rapid succession, promoting coordination, agility, and muscular endurance. The Burpee is commonly used in high-intensity interval training (HIIT), functional fitness, and CrossFit workouts. It's effective for improving cardiovascular health, building lower and upper body strength, and increasing core stability without the need for any equipment. Whether performed as part of a circuit or a standalone conditioning drill, Burpees push both physical and mental limits, making them a staple in performance and general fitness programs. Suitable for intermediate and advanced users, the movement can be modified or intensified depending on goals and fitness level.
What muscles do Burpees work?
Burpees target the quadriceps, glutes, abs, and chest while engaging secondary muscles like the shoulders, triceps, hamstrings, and calves.
Are Burpees good for weight loss?
Yes, Burpees are excellent for weight loss as they burn a high number of calories and elevate heart rate quickly due to their full-body nature.
How many Burpees should I do a day?
Start with 3 sets of 10–15 repetitions and increase gradually based on your fitness level and endurance goals.
Are Burpees considered cardio or strength?
Burpees are both a cardio and strength exercise, combining explosive aerobic movement with bodyweight resistance training.
Can beginners do Burpees?
Yes, beginners can do modified Burpees without the push-up or jump to build foundational strength and coordination.