How to Do Burpees Properly

A push-up position is assumed as the second position in a burpee.

A burpee is a classic conditioning exercise that uses your own body weight as resistance. The exercise does not require any additional equipment, meaning it can be performed anywhere. Burpees provide a high-intensity cardiovascular and conditioning exercise when performed back-to-back as quickly as possible. Maintaining proper form during the exercise is key to avoiding injury.

Things You'll Need

• Athletic shoes

Instructions

1. Begin in a squat position with your hands on the ground in front of you.

2. Kick both legs out behind you until you are in a push-up position.

3. Pull both legs back up to squat position quickly.

4. Jump as high into the air as possible from the squat position, reaching both hands above the head.

5. Repeat until you have achieved the desired number of repetitions, building up repetitions on subsequent training days as your condition improves.

References

• Bodybuilding.com; Burpee Conditioning: No More Nonsense; Ross Enamait
• Exrx.net: Burpee (advanced)
• The Art of Manliness; The Burpee: The One Exercise To Rule Them All; Brett and Kate McKay