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Burpee

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  • MusclesFull Body
  • EquipmentBodyweight
  • LevelIntermediate

How to do it

  1. Stand with feet shoulder-width apart.
  2. Squat down and place your hands on the floor.
  3. Jump or step your feet back into a high plank.
  4. Jump or step your feet back toward your hands.
  5. Stand up and jump, reaching your arms overhead.

Coaching tips

  • Beginner version: step back and forward instead of jumping.
  • Land softly with bent knees.

Common mistakes

  • Hips sagging in the plank.
  • Landing stiff-legged.

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