Burpees: what is it and what are its benefits?

The burpee is an exercise that is performed in several movements, combining the push-up, squat and vertical jump. A very demanding exercise that serves to measure the anaerobic endurance of the athlete and a must in the crossfit routine or any high intensity training due to the involvement of many muscle groups for proper execution.

While it is true that, a priori, it seems a simple exercise, it is one of the great "hated" because of its demand. Burpees involve the movement of different muscle groups for proper execution, hence it is one of the most complete exercises. Through this exercise we work from the legs and abdominals to the pectorals, shoulders and triceps. In addition, this type of work favors the activation of the cardiovascular system.

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What is Burpees?

The burpee is an exercise that combines chest flexion, squat and vertical jump; a movement that involves various muscle groups. Through this exercise we will not only work the legs or buttocks but we will also exercise the abdomen, shoulders, pectorals or triceps, among others.

One of the most love-hate exercises among sports enthusiasts due to its level of demand. However, it is an indispensable part of any cardio or HIIT routine and has many benefits if performed and applied correctly.

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Benefits of Burpees

Burpees have three fundamental benefits in our body that we detail below:

• 1. they activate the different muscle groups such as legs, abdomen or pectorals.
• 2. Being an exercise that is executed in several movements, through it we work coordination, endurance and strength.
• 3. Therefore, the demand of the exercise allows you to burn fat faster and easier.

As we always warn in RUNNEA, a good technique in the execution of the exercises will be key to avoid possible injuries and, at the same time, maximize the work done. In the specific case of burpees, it is not an exercise that requires a high technical level but we must pay attention to correctly follow the steps to perform it correctly.

• Stand in an upright position.
• Bring the palms of your hands to the floor jumping with your feet backwards.
• Once in handstand, perform a push-up.
• Return to the starting position and jump for full hip extension. While you are in the air, slap your hands above your head.

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