Burpees

Burpees combine squat, push-up, and jump for total-body conditioning and metabolic boost with proper burpee form.

Burpees

📋 How to Do?

  1. Stand, squat down, hands to ground.
  2. Kick feet back to plank, do push-up.
  3. Jump feet forward, explosive jump up clapping overhead.
  4. Land soft. 3 sets of 10-15 reps.

Scale by stepping not jumping if knees sensitive, land softly with bent knees to absorb impact, and maintain plank form to protect the spine—short sets prevent fatigue-related form breakdown and injury, starting with 5-8 reps for beginners to build tolerance.

💪 Working Muscles

Primary: Quadriceps (squat and jump phases); Chest (push-up press); Shoulders (overhead clap); Secondary: Core (plank stability); Glutes (explosive jump); Triceps (push-up extension)

Equipment Needed: None (bodyweight)

Difficulty: Advanced

✨ Benefits

Burpees torch calories via full-body engagement, building endurance and power while improving coordination and agility. They spike metabolic rate for fat loss and enhance cardiovascular health, with regular practice yielding 20% endurance gains in 6 weeks.

🔥 Burned Calories

Burns Approx. 100-120 kcal per 10 min at moderate intensity

Metabolic Impact: High, perfect for HIIT fat burn

Common Mistakes

  1. Skipping push-up phase, reducing upper body work.
  2. Landing hard from jump, jarring knees.
  3. Not squatting fully, limiting explosive power.

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