Exercise technique

burpee

The burpee is a full-body exercise that combines a squat, push-up, and jump to elevate heart rate and build strength and endurance.

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 by bending your knees and placing your hands on the floor in front of you.
  3. Kick your feet back into a push-up position.
  4. Perform a push-up, keeping your body in a straight line.
  5. Jump your feet back into the squat position.
  6. Jump up explosively, reaching your arms overhead.
  7. Land softly and immediately lower back into a squat position to begin the next repetition.

Which other muscles are involved?

Quadriceps, Hamstrings, Calves, Shoulders, Chest.

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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