Burpees have a reputation.
They’re your favorite full-body burner or your least favorite metcon punishment from CrossFit class.
Either way, you could’t deny their potency.
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And here’s why: burpees don’t just test your strength.
They simultaneously push your lungs, legs, core, coordination, and mental grit.
What makes burpees unique is their simple complexity.
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One rep blends a squat, plank, push-up, and jump into a single, sweat-inducing package.
You don’t need a gym.
You don’t need gear.
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Burpees are a conditioning benchmark.
Your number will tell you everything.
A sloppy burpee doesn’t count.
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Here’s how to do burpees the right way:
That’s one rep. Now do it again.
Pro tip: Keep a steady rhythm.
Rushing your first ten will crush your second ten.
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So, how do you stack up?
Want an extra challenge?
Fifty burpees in under 3 minutes?
How to Improve Your Burpee Ability
Burpees are challenging because they hit everything.
it’s crucial that you boost your power, endurance, and efficiency to level up.
Take short breaths at the top.
Keep your transitions tight.
Don’t stand still.
Burpees are as much mental as they are physical.
The best way to improve?
Once a week, test yourself.
Compete against your past self.
Your number never lies.
