Burpees are one of my favourite bodyweight exercises. Requiring a combination of speed, mobility and stamina to perform few movements provide as much bang for your buck as this full body movement. However, for some performing the movement is not so easy. This might be due to a number of reasons including lack of practice, poor mobility or a body type not suited to burpees, namely those with extremely long legs!
For these people I recommend using a pair of blocks (or equivalent object) to elevate your arms and upper body and give you more clearance to bring your feet into a good jumping position. Often this is the only tweak required to get someone performing the movement perfectly. Give it a shot!
For these people I recommend using a pair of blocks (or equivalent object) to elevate your arms and upper body and give you more clearance to bring your feet into a good jumping position. Often this is the only tweak required to get someone performing the movement perfectly. Give it a shot!
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