Tuesday, November 23, 2010

Tear-It-Up Tuesdays: The Burpee


And we're back at the track!

Week 2 of Tear-It-Up Tuesdays showcases more exciting plyocardio exercises from Vanderbilt's track.

This week's feature: The Burpee


Though thoroughly exhausting, three reps of 20 of these will kick your butt into fighting shape in no time. For your first try, start light with three reps of 10. Increase over time as you build endurance.

Begin in a squat position with hands touching the ground.

Extend legs in plank position:

Side view of plank:

Now, on the next part, you have a choice. You could do a push-up, or as I so gracefully demonstrate, you can just release your body completely to the ground, collapse-style.

Lift back up to plank then into squat:


And then BLAST up into the air, arms high.

Catch your breath and repeat 19 more times quickly for one set.

Add three sets of burpees to your plyocardio workout for a full body toner! They're the perfect exercise to blast off those extra holiday pounds from this Thursday's turkey indulgence!

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