Jack Burpee
Description
Perform a burpee exercise named after Jack Burpee, which involves starting in a standing position, dropping to a push-up position, performing a push-up, jumping back up to a standing position, and finishing with a jump.
Muscle Group
Equipment Required
Jack Burpee Instructions
- Start in a standing position with your feet shoulder-width apart.
- Squat down and place your hands on the ground in front of you.
- Jump your feet back into a plank position.
- Lower your body down to the ground, keeping your elbows close to your body.
- Push your body back up into a plank position.
- Jump your feet back towards your hands.
- Stand up and jump into the air, reaching your hands above your head.
- Repeat for desired number of repetitions.
Jack Burpee Form & Visual
Jack Burpee Benefits
- Improves cardiovascular endurance
- Strengthens the chest, shoulders, triceps, and core muscles
- Increases overall body strength and power
- Can be modified for different fitness levels and goals
- Can be done anywhere without equipment
Jack Burpee Muscles Worked
- Quadriceps
- Glutes
- Hamstrings
- Chest
- Triceps
- Shoulders
- Core
Jack Burpee Variations & Alternatives
- Jack Burpee Jump
- Jack Burpee with Push-up
- Jack Burpee with Tuck Jump
- Jack Burpee with Mountain Climber
- Jack Burpee with Plank Jack