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Burpee Push-Ups: Correct Form, Scaling and Workout Ideas

Separate the squat, plank, push-up and jump so fatigue does not erase the pressing standard.

Short answer: Squat, place your hands down, step or jump to a plank, perform one push-up, return the feet forward and stand or jump. Scale by stepping, using an incline or removing the jump.

Step-by-step form

Plant the hands before moving the feet, reach a stable plank, complete a full push-up and brace before returning forward. Land softly if you jump.

Burpee versus burpee push-up

Some burpees use a chest-to-floor drop without a distinct strict push-up. A burpee push-up deliberately includes one controlled repetition.

Regressions

Step back and forward, use hands on a bench or perform a squat-to-incline push-up. Reduce speed before sacrificing alignment.

Workout ideas

Try 5 rounds of 5 reps with one minute rest, or alternate 6 burpee push-ups with 12 squats. Keep the push-up count honest.

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Frequently asked

Do all burpees include a push-up?

No. Definitions vary; a burpee push-up explicitly includes a controlled press.

Are burpee push-ups good for beginners?

They can be scaled with stepping and an incline, but beginners should learn each component first.

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