Burpees have a reputation for a reason.
But what exactlyisa burpee and how do you do one?
The burpee is essentially a combination of a squat thrust and a squat jump and sometimes, a push-up.
B.Push hips back, bend knees, and lower body into a squat.
C.Place hands on the floor directly in front of and just inside feet.
Shift weight onto hands.
D.Jump feet back to softly land on balls of feet in a plank position.
Body should form a straight line from head to heels.
E.Optional: Lower into a push-up or lower body all the way onto the floor, keeping core engaged.
Push up to lift body off of the floor and return to plank position.
F.Jump feet back so they land just outside hands.
G.Reach arms overhead and explosively jump into the air.
