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