Looking for a burpee workout?
We’ve got a burpee-inspired exercise session that will help you reap the benefits of the move without injury.
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Luckily, Godso has years of experience in doing just that.
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Theyre one of the most-usedbodyweight exercisesand are great for building both strength andcardiovascular endurance.
I think its so important to break this move down for a few reasons.
Level 1:Start standing and squat down with your feet hips width distance to transition toward the ground.
Plant your hands, and step both of your feet back into high plank position.
check that your shoulders are stacked over your wrists and your back is flat.
Repeat the motion in reverse, stepping your feet back to your hands and coming to standing.
Practice this a few times and if it feels right for you.
Engage your core and use a strong exhale to come back up.
So keep that in mind.
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So often we see people body slamming the ground in their burpees rather than controlling and owning the push-up.
Id always rather my clients and anyone in my classes moved slower through a burpee but with perfect form.
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Think about the angles of your movements.
Are you doing a good push-up?
Is your bodyweight distributed in the right place?
Are you landing your jumps with soft knees and using your squat to absorb some of the impact?
To state it more clearly, you should not do a full burpee workoutthats a recipe for injury.
A classic burpee keeps you in one plane of motion: sagittal, says Godso.
TL;DR: You should not spend your entire workout facing the same way.
That said, lets take a look at those burpee variations.
Start standing then jump back into high plank position.
Start standing and load your weight into your left foot.
you’re able to check out the move in the video below.
Start (as usual) by standing up then jump back into high plank position.
Quickly repeat on the other side, driving right knee to the right elbow while the left leg flies.
Congrats, youve completed one rep.
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