Burpee
- Intermediate
- Bodyweight
Chest to floor, full jump at the top
Muscles worked
- Primary:
- Chest
- Secondary:
- Core, Quads
How to do it
- From standing, squat down and plant your hands on the floor.
- Kick your feet back, do a push-up and jump them back under your chest.
- Jump up with your arms overhead and go straight into the next one.
Common mistakes
- Letting the hips sag when you land in the plank.
- Skipping the push-up once fatigue kicks in.
Tips
- Few things spike the heart rate like it: use it as a finisher, not a main lift.
- Steady pace: better slow and unbroken than fast and stalled.