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Exercises / cardio

Burpees

The ultimate full-body conditioning exercise. No equipment needed, maximum cardiovascular demand.

Difficulty

beginner

Category

cardio

Primary Muscles

Full Body

Secondary Muscles

Chest, Shoulders, Quads, Core

How to Perform

  1. Stand: Start standing with feet shoulder-width apart.
  2. Drop: Bend your knees and place your hands on the floor in front of you.
  3. Jump back: Kick your feet back into a push-up position.
  4. Push-up: Lower your chest to the floor, then push back up.
  5. Jump forward: Jump your feet back towards your hands.
  6. Jump up: Explode upward, reaching your hands overhead. Clap at the top if you want.

Scaling Options

  • Step-back burpees — step back and forward instead of jumping
  • No push-up burpees — skip the push-up portion
  • Half burpees — drop to push-up position and jump back up, no jump at the top

Essential Equipment

EquipmentWhy You Need ItOur PickReview
Exercise MatCushions the drop to push-up position on hard floorsGymreapers Exercise MatRead Review

Variations

  • Half Burpee
  • Burpee Box Jump
  • Burpee Pull-Up
  • Devil Press

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