What is CrossFit? Complete Guide to the High-Intensity Functional Training
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Equipe Befit
Burpee
Instructions
- Position your feet slightly beyond the line of your hips and arms extended alongside your body
- With your feet fully on the ground, squat down until you can place the palms of your hands on the ground just in front of your feet
- Place your hands on the ground and jump, throwing your legs back while extending your hips and knees, then lower yourself by bending your elbows until your body touches the floor
- Extend your elbows, raising your body in a shoulder push-up movement, and jump your legs down from under you
- Quickly move your body to an upright position and perform a jump to the side
- When returning, absorb the impact and repeat
Tips
- Avoid letting your knees cave inward when squatting and landing
- Do not let your body fall to the ground; lower yourself in a controlled manner
- Avoid landing with your body completely straight
Target Muscle
Primary
Secondary
Chest
Calves
Triceps
Chest
Calves
Triceps
