How to Do Burpee

Form Cues

1. 1

   Squat down, jump feet back to plank, perform push up, jump feet forward, jump up with arms overhead

2. 2

   Keep the plank position rigid for the moment you're in it, avoiding a sagging hip

3. 3

   Land softly with bent knees on both the feet-forward jump and the final jump

4. 4

   Pace yourself with breathing rather than rushing every rep as fast as possible

Common Mistakes

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  Skipping the push up — the push up is what makes it a full body exercise, do not omit it

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  Landing stiff-legged on the jumps — bend the knees to absorb impact and protect the joints

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  Letting the lower back round or the hips sag during the plank-to-squat transition