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Burpee With Push Up

Burpee with Push Up is a full-body explosive combination exercise that raises your heart rate and develops strength and endurance. The movement includes a push-up and a jump phase, which particularly targets the upper body, core, and lower limbs.

Primary muscles
4
Equipment
1
Fatigue index
6/10
Tier
2
EnduranceBodyweightIntermediate
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Burpee With Push Up - proper form and technique

AI Analysis

Loading potentialBodyweight
Stability demandHigh
ExecutionBoth sides
Movement patternhorizontal push

Required equipment

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Why Burpee With Push Up?

Burpee with push-up is a true full-body super exercise that challenges you on many levels. It combines strength, endurance, and coordination into one explosive workout. This movement starts from a standing position, continues to a squat, feet swing back into a plank, perform a push-up, then feet back to squat and finally an explosive jump upwards. This movement forces your heart and lungs to work hard, raising your heart rate to its peak and effectively burning calories. It is an excellent choice for improving endurance fitness as well as developing muscle strength, as it simultaneously engages almost all major muscle groups in the body: quadriceps, glutes, calves, chest, shoulders, triceps, and the entire core. Burpee with push-up is suitable for almost anyone looking for an effective and versatile workout without separate equipment. It is a perfect addition to home workouts, HIIT sessions, or as part of CrossFit. The movement develops explosive power, which is beneficial in many sports and everyday activities. It helps improve not only your physical fitness but also your mental toughness, as it is known to be a demanding and rewarding exercise. Beginners can modify the movement by omitting the push-up or jump, while more experienced individuals can increase the number of repetitions or speed. It is effective because it utilizes body weight and multiple movement dimensions simultaneously, maximizing energy expenditure and muscle activation.

Benefits

Raises heart rate and improves cardiovascular fitness.

Develops muscle strength and endurance throughout the body.

Burns calories effectively and supports weight management.

Increases explosiveness and flexibility.

Improves body control and coordination.

Strengthens core muscles and improves posture.

Provides a versatile and challenging full-body workout.

Muscle groups

Primary

  • quadriceps
    8
  • quadriceps
    8
  • gluteal
    7
  • gluteal
    7

Secondary

  • calves
    6
  • calves
    6
  • hamstring
    6
  • hamstring
    6
  • chest
    7
  • chest
    7
  • triceps
    6
  • triceps
    6
  • deltoids
    5
  • deltoids
    5

Stabilizers

  • abs
    7
  • obliques
    5
  • obliques
    5
  • upper-back
    4
  • upper-back
    4
  • lower-back
    4

How to perform

1

Setup

  1. Stand in a hip-width stance, weight centered on your mid-foot.
  2. Engage your core and prepare your hands for the movement (clear space around you).
  3. Decide on the number of repetitions or time interval before starting.
2

Execution

  1. Squat down and place your hands on the floor in front of your feet.
  2. Jump or step your feet back into a push-up position, body straight.
  3. Perform a controlled push-up, lowering your chest towards the floor and back up to plank. Jump or step your feet back next to your hands into a squat position. Explode upwards with a straight jump, hands reaching towards the ceiling, land softly and smoothly transition to the next repetition.

Coaching cues

  • Keep your core tight to prevent your pelvis from sagging during the push-up.
  • Land from jumps softly with knees and hips bending (quiet landing).

Common mistakes

Rounding or arching the back during the plank phase

Why it's wrong: When feet swing back into the plank, the back may round or arch excessively. This places undue stress on the spine and weakens core support.

✓ Fix: Keep your core tight and pelvis in a neutral position during the plank phase. Imagine your body is a straight line from head to heels.

Incomplete or missing push-up movement

Why it's wrong: Many skip the push-up entirely or perform it too shallow. This reduces the effectiveness of the movement for upper body muscles and the overall power of the exercise.

✓ Fix: Lower your chest to the floor or as close as possible. If a full push-up is too difficult, you can lower through your knees or perform only a partial push-up and gradually build strength.

Stiff landing from the jump

Why it's wrong: When jumping back up, the feet should land softly with knees slightly bent. A stiff landing increases joint stress and can lead to pain or injuries.

✓ Fix: Land from the jump softly on the balls of your feet, bending your knees and hips. Use your leg muscles for shock absorption, just like when jumping rope.

Frequently asked questions

How often should I do burpees with push-ups?

You can do burpees with push-ups 2-4 times a week, depending on your fitness level and workout program. Since it is a full-body movement, give your muscles enough recovery time between workouts. Listen to your body and avoid overtraining.

Can I modify burpees with push-ups to make them easier?

Yes, absolutely! You can do a modified version by omitting the push-up (walk your feet back to plank and then forward), omitting the jump (rise up from the squat), or performing the push-up through your knees. Even just the 'up-down' without the push-up and jump is a good start.

Which muscles does burpee with push-up primarily develop?

Burpee with push-up primarily develops the quadriceps, glutes, chest, shoulders, and triceps. Additionally, it effectively strengthens core muscles, such as the abdominal muscles and deep back muscles, throughout the movement.

Do I need equipment to do burpees?

No, you do not! Burpee with push-up is an excellent bodyweight exercise that requires no separate equipment. You can do it anywhere – at home, in a park, or while traveling. You just need a little space to move.

Safety tips

  • Warm up thoroughly before starting burpees, including dynamic stretches and light aerobic exercise.
  • Focus on proper technique and quality before increasing speed or repetitions. Poor technique increases the risk of injury.
  • Listen to your body and modify the movement if you feel pain. Do not force yourself into movements that feel uncomfortable.
  • Allow adequate rest periods between sets, especially if your goal is to develop strength or muscle growth.

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