How to do burpee

Coach's Tips

Burpees are excellent for calorie burning. Although challenging, they provide an extremely effective workout!

Start Position

1. Engage your core and keep your spine neutral during the movement.

2. Avoid letting your knees collapse inward while squatting.

3. Ensure your hips don't drop when in the plank position.

4. Prevent your back from rounding when bringing your chest and thighs to the ground.

5. Begin at a moderate pace and gradually increase intensity as you become more adept.

Proper Form

1. Lower into a squat and place your hands on the ground.

2. Propel or step your feet back to transition into a plank.

3. Carefully lower your chest and thighs onto the floor.

4. Push your hands against the floor to bring your feet back towards them.

5. Use the momentum to jump upwards, extending your arms overhead.

Breathing Technique

1. Release a breath as you squat and position your hands on the ground.

2. Inhale when maneuvering or stepping your feet into the plank.

3. Exhale while lowering your chest and thighs to the floor.

4. Inhale as you push your palms down and bring your feet back towards your hands.

5. Exhale as you leap upward, stretching your arms above your head.

Precautions

1. Stand with your feet aligned with your shoulders, arms relaxed at your sides.

2. Engage your core and maintain proper spinal alignment.