burpee
A cardio exercise targeting the cardiovascular system, performed with body weight.
Body part
CardioEquipment
Body Weight
Target muscles
Cardiovascular System
Secondary muscles
Quadriceps, Hamstrings, Calves, Shoulders, Chest
How to do burpee
Start in a standing position with your feet shoulder-width apart.
Lower your body into a squat position by bending your knees and placing your hands on the floor in front of you.
Kick your feet back into a push-up position.
Perform a push-up, keeping your body in a straight line.
Jump your feet back into the squat position.
Jump up explosively, reaching your arms overhead.
Land softly and immediately lower back into a squat position to begin the next repetition.
Muscles worked
Primary (target)
Secondary
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