Burpees
Intermediate
Full Body
Vertical
Description
The classic full-body conditioning exercise. Squat down, jump feet back, chest to floor, push up, jump feet forward, jump up. A metabolic plyometric staple.
Muscles Worked
Quadriceps (primary)
Chest (primary)
Shoulders
Glutes
Triceps
Equipment
None
Coaching Cues
- Squat down, place hands on floor. Jump feet back to plank. Lower chest to floor. Push up, jump feet to hands. Explode upward with jump. Land softly, immediately repeat.
Contraindications
Demanding on cardiovascular system. Modify with step-backs if needed.