The Burpee

lowertown_admin • November 13, 2018

The Burpee is one of the most effective exercises humans can do.

Why?

Burpees are a full-body exercise meaning they require all muscle groups to work together.

Burpees are a combination of…

Chest
Core
Arms
Shoulders
Glutes
Hamstring
Flexibility
Cardio
Speed
Coordination

Here at CrossFit, we do a lot of Burpees…

…because of how effective Burpees are at burning body fat and building lean muscle mass.

But technique is extremely important when performing.

I wanted to share this helpful “how to” video so you can do Burpees the proper way.

Click the video below to watch how to properly perform the Burpee.

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