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Is there a definitive "right way" to do a burpee?

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merigayle:
I think it can be done either way, I think the first one is the "original" version and the second one (btw like his ballet slippers) is a variation adding the pushup. But I am not that schooled in these things.

diablita:

--- Quote from: merigayle on March 22, 2015, 07:02:25 AM ---In the beginning of the this video, my favorite trainer will show you a burpee, the video is about a variation, but shows a burpee in the beginning in slowed down fashion. I generally fall onto my stomach and am not this graceful :D

Bob Harper's Inside Out Method - Side Burpee Challenge

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In CrossFit this does not qualify as a burpee.  It's a squat thrust.

RA, it may vary by box but where I work out this is closest to what we do:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zs3HBr5jdkU

Except that the way he gets back up where he kind of does an inch worm is not quite correct either.  I think there are tons of variations.  But there definitely has to be a push up for it to be a burpee.

And even with pushups we have different styles (e.g., hand release, etc) but chest really should get to the ground afaik.

markalan:
I hate burpees -  >:(

wherestheportojohn:
I love/hate TTtG burpees.
Sadly, I haven't attempted any since blowing up a shoulder in February.
I am assuming I won't be doing any for many months, if ever.
:(

diablita:
TTtG?

Here's a good video showing my new burpee preference: burpee pull-up
The burpee part is basically how I do it.  You may have to watch it again and again.  :)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EkqTAk1ncCI

I can't do strict pull-ups yet (or even kipping well) so  I jump onto a box, then do a jumping pull-up from the box, then back down and start again.

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