Burpee

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Learn how to do the Burpee with proper form and technique. This body weight exercise primarily targets your Cardiovascular System, with secondary emphasis on Quadriceps, Hamstrings, Calves, Shoulders, Chest.

Burpee exercise demonstration showing proper form

How to Do the Burpee

Follow these steps to perform the Burpee with correct form:

  1. 1Start in a standing position with your feet shoulder-width apart.
  2. 2Lower your body into a squat position by bending your knees and placing your hands on the floor in front of you.
  3. 3Kick your feet back into a push-up position.
  4. 4Perform a push-up, keeping your body in a straight line.
  5. 5Jump your feet back into the squat position.
  6. 6Jump up explosively, reaching your arms overhead.
  7. 7Land softly and immediately lower back into a squat position to begin the next repetition.

Burpee Muscles Worked

Primary

cardiovascular system

Secondary

quadricepshamstringscalvesshoulderschest

Exercise Details

Equipment
body weight
Body Part
cardio
Category
Main

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