Burpee

The Burpee primarily works the Gluteus Maximus, Pectoralis Major (Sternal), Rectus Femoris, with secondary activation of the Anterior Deltoid, Rectus Abdominis, Triceps (Long Head) and stabilizer support from the Serratus Anterior, Transverse Abdominis. It is a bodyweight compound exercise at intermediate difficulty.

From standing, squat down, jump back to a plank, perform a push-up, and jump back to standing.

EquipmentBodyweight
DifficultyIntermediate
TypeCompound
MovementSquat
ForcePush
LateralityBilateral
PrimaryGluteus Maximus, Pectoralis Major (Sternal), Rectus Femoris
SecondaryAnterior Deltoid, Rectus Abdominis, Triceps (Long Head)

Muscles Worked

Front
Back
Primary Secondary Stabilizer

Primary Muscles

Secondary Muscles

Stabilizer Muscles

Instructions

  1. Preparation: Position body with proper alignment. Execution: Bend at hips and knees, lowering body until thighs are parallel to floor. Drive through feet to return to standing position. Repeat. Comments: Maintain control throughout movement to fully engage the Rectus Femoris, Pectoralis Major (Sternal), Gluteus Maximus.

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