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cardio

Burpee

High-intensity full-body conditioner combining squat, plank, and jump.

Muscles targeted

White = primary movers · gray = assisting muscles

Front

Back

Chestsecondary
45%
Coresecondary
45%
Legssecondary
45%
Full Bodyprimary
100%
Cardioprimary
100%
Full BodyCardioChestLegsCore

Form guide

Position-by-position cues — train the pattern before you load it.

01

Position 1

Drop hands to floor, jump feet back to a plank.

02

Position 2

Optional: perform a push-up.

03

Position 3

Jump feet forward, then explode into a vertical jump.

04

Position 4

Land soft and immediately flow into the next rep.

Coach cues

  • · Step back instead of jumping to reduce impact.
  • · Keep a steady cadence.