Burpee

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Instructions Preparation Stand upright with arms to sides. Execution Bend over and squat down. Place hands on floor, slightly wider than shoulder width. While holding upper body in place, kick legs back. Land on forefeet with body in a straight, plank position. Keeping upper body in place, pull legs forward under body returning feet in original position. Raise up to original standing posture. Comments Intensity can be increased by executing exercise faster. Also see Advanced Burpee.

Classification  Bearing:  Weight  Impact:  High Force (Articulation) Dynamic Hip Extension Flexion Knee Extension Ankle Plantar Flexion Spine Flexion Extension Static Scapula & Clavicle Protraction Shoulder Transverse Flexion Elbow Extension