the burpee. where did this name come from? well it came from a physiologist in nyc by the name of royal h. burpee. he developed a simpler version of the exercise that we know today as part of a fitness test for his patients in the late 1930's. and you know how to do it right?* this exercise, also called the squat thrust, has transitional movement like the turkish get up but is simpler to do and no other weight-beyond your own-is needed. when you see this exercise on video it is often done very quickly but remember that the movement quality is more important than the speed.
1. stand upright-all the usual-tighten core, shoulders down and back, head up
2. bend at the hips with your butt out while slightly bending your knees. keep bending and bring your hands down flat in front of your feet.
3. feet go back putting you in a pushup position,
4. lower your body to the ground. keep your elbows close to your body and your wrists aligned with your shoulders.
5. quickly push up by making your arms straight while your hips move up and your knees come forward.
6. this should bring you to a squat position with your arms straight out in front of you.
7. come out of the squat with a strong jump up. point your toes to the floor and raise your arms overhead.
8. come back to position #1 and repeat.
*it sounds more complicated than it really is. and it's not just done for punishment!
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