Burpees
Muscle Groups
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Biceps
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Chest
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Hips & Buttocks
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Shoulders
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Triceps
Purposes
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Strengthens upper body
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Strengthens torso and hips.
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Strengthens lower body.
Description
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Stand with your feet at hip-width.
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Drop straight down onto your hands and kick your feet straight back (into a pushup position).
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Move immediately into a pushup.
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As you complete the pushup, immediately jump your feet forward between your hands.
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And stand straight up.
ProTip
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When jumping the feet rearward, land with your body straight (do not droop the hips down).
Mistakes
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Letting the hips sag or drop while in the pushup position.
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Jumping the feet back one at a time (must jump both back at the same time).
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Not jumping the feet forward far enough.