Burpee
The exercise everyone hates for the same reason it works — everything, everywhere, all at once.
Full Body, ConditioningNoneIntermediate
Setup
- Stand tall. Accept what's coming.
How To Do It
- Squat down, hands to floor.
- Kick back to a plank (add the push-up if you're spicy).
- Jump feet back in, stand and jump with arms overhead.
- Land soft, repeat.
Breathing
Exhale on the jump; find rhythm or perish.
Common Mistakes
- Sloppy worm-planks — the plank in the middle still counts as a plank.
- Sprinting to failure at rep 5 — pace for the whole set.
Coach Sam's cue: Smooth is fast. Fast is smooth.
Programming It
| Goal | Sets | Reps | Rest |
|---|
| Strength | 3–5 | 4–6 | 2–3+ min |
| Muscle | 3–4 | 8–12 | 60–90 sec |
| Endurance / Conditioning | 2–3 | 15–20 | 30–45 sec |
Form guide for educational purposes — not medical advice. New to training or working around an issue? Apply for coaching and get a plan built for your body.