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
- Stand: Start standing with feet shoulder-width apart.
- Drop: Bend your knees and place your hands on the floor in front of you.
- Jump back: Kick your feet back into a push-up position.
- Push-up: Lower your chest to the floor, then push back up.
- Jump forward: Jump your feet back towards your hands.
- 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
| Equipment | Why You Need It | Our Pick | Review |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exercise Mat | Cushions the drop to push-up position on hard floors | Gymreapers Exercise Mat | Read Review |
Variations
- Half Burpee
- Burpee Box Jump
- Burpee Pull-Up
- Devil Press
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