QUICK FIX: THE PERFECT BURPEE
WHAT IS A BURPEE, ANYWAY?
HIIT has become one of our core offerings at bodē nyc, and boy-oh-boy, do our instructors love to incorporate burpees into their workouts! While it may seem like a passing fad, the burpee has been around nearly a century. It was invented by a NYC-based physiologist by the name of Royal H. Burpee in 1939 as the penultimate bodyweight drill. The original exercise was a simple four-count movement:
Squat down and place both hands on the floor in front of you.
Jump feet back into plank position
Jump feet forward.
Return to standing.
Interestingly, Burpee (the man) insisted that the movement be executed no more than a few times in a row. In fact, he even spoke out against the exercise being down in high volumes, citing increased risk of injury as the body fatigued.
Click below to watch the video!
TIPS FOR THE PERFECT BURPEE
In the video, Max shares some great insight on how to maintain proper form and get the most out of the movement. In no specific order, they are:
Ribcage down, back straight, keep the core engaged
Keep your bodyweight back in the heels
Maintain proper squat form before dropping to the hands
Remember to breathe
Quality over quantity
Maintain momentum throughout, but don’t rush
Form first, ALWAYS