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Animated demonstration of the burpee exercise, targeting the Cardiovascular system using Body weight.

burpee

Body part
Cardio
Equipment
Body weight
Target muscle
Cardiovascular system
Secondary muscles
quadricepshamstringscalvesshoulderschest

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Start in a standing position with your feet shoulder-width apart.

  2. Step 2: Lower your body into a squat position by bending your knees and placing your hands on the floor in front of you.

  3. Step 3: Kick your feet back into a push-up position.

  4. Step 4: Perform a push-up, keeping your body in a straight line.

  5. Step 5: Jump your feet back into the squat position.

  6. Step 6: Jump up explosively, reaching your arms overhead.

  7. Step 7: Land softly and immediately lower back into a squat position to begin the next repetition.

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