Exercise technique

jack burpee

The jack burpee is a high-intensity, full-body exercise that combines a squat, push-up, and jump to elevate heart rate and improve cardiovascular fitness while also engaging multiple muscle groups.

How do you perform this exercise?

  1. Start in a standing position with your feet shoulder-width apart.
  2. Lower your body into a squat position, placing your hands on the ground in front of you.
  3. Kick your feet back, landing in a push-up position.
  4. Perform a push-up, lowering your chest to the ground and then pushing back up.
  5. Jump your feet forward, landing in a squat position.
  6. Jump up explosively, reaching your arms overhead.
  7. Land softly and immediately lower back into the squat position to begin the next repetition.

Which other muscles are involved?

Quadriceps, Hamstrings, Calves, Shoulders, Triceps, Core.

How do you log your sets?

How do you track progressive overload?

Source: ExerciseDB catalogue and demonstration. Related movements are options to compare, not equivalent loads or a prescribed progression.

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