Burpee demonstration

Burpee

Learn how to do the Burpee with proper form, setup, and execution.

This none movement primarily targets full body.

How to Perform Burpee

  1. 1

    Stand tall with your feet shoulder-width apart.

  2. 2

    Engage your abs and take a breath.

  3. 3

    Drop your hands to the floor and jump your feet back into a push-up position.

  4. 4

    Perform a push-up, then jump your feet back toward your hands.

  5. 5

    Explosively jump upward, reaching your arms overhead and exhale.

  6. 6

    Land softly and immediately begin the next repetition.

Training Guidelines

The targets below are general guidelines. Adjust volume and intensity based on your experience, recovery, and goals. If you track effort, aim for most working sets around RPE 7–9.

GoalSetsRepsRest
Strength3-54-62-3 min
Muscle Growth3-48-1260-90 sec
Endurance2-315-2030-60 sec
Beginner2-310-1560-90 sec

Want to pair movements efficiently? Try grouping them as supersets.

Frequently Asked Questions