How to do a burpee

About burpee

TIER
5
DIFFICULTY
untrained
EQUIPMENT
none
TARGET MUSCLES
chest, triceps, biceps, quads, glutes, calves, core, frontShoulder, rearShoulder

Instructions for Proper Form

The Movement:

  1. Squat: From a standing position, squat down and place your hands on the floor in front of you, just outside your feet.
  2. Plank: Jump your feet back to land in a high plank position, with your body in a straight line from head to heels.
  3. Push-up: Lower your chest to the floor to perform a full push-up. (This step can be skipped for a modified version).
  4. Frog Jump: Jump your feet forward to land back just outside your hands.
  5. Jump: Explode upwards into a jump, raising your arms overhead.
  6. Land & Repeat: Land softly and immediately begin the next repetition.

Tips:

  • Maintain a braced core throughout the entire movement to protect your back.
  • Find a smooth, continuous rhythm rather than pausing between each step.
  • To modify, you can step your feet back and forward instead of jumping, and skip the push-up.