LIVESTRONG.COM Blog: 10 Mistakes People Make in the Gym with DietTribe's Jessie Pavelka

All
Food & Fitness
Members

Plyometric Burpees

Last Update: March 5, 2009

Plyometric burpees are a grueling combination legs and chest exercise that will get your heart rate way up. Be sure to keep your hips up so they don't sag, and stay in a good, controlled rhythm. Learn how to perform this exercise in this training video brought to you by Inflict Training.

Views: 1,485
Comments: 0
Transcript of this video

Take Action

Pack shoulders and get into a flow
Activate core and keep movement elastic (especially in legs)
Start slow then find explosive rhythm
Absorb shock in glutes and hips

About this Author

InflictTraining.com boasts 50 full body, high definition workout videos downloadable to your iPhone, iPod, and MS Zune media players. The workouts challenge all training types from linear style exercises and plyometric (jump) training, to functional movement, compound combination movements, agility / balance and interval training. Download your free workout now at www.inflicttraining.com

See all videos by inflicttraining

We are regularly adding new articles and videos to the site to enhance our members' experience. Tell us what topics you want to read about or watch and we'll make sure you always find the content you need!

Burpee box jump. Pack your shoulders and activate your core. In a fluid rhythm drop into a burpee then do a bench or box jump. Make sure to absorb the impact in your hips and not in your knees.

Slow Heart Rate

Write for LIVESTRONG.COM

Do you work in health, fitness or nutrition? Share your expertise by writing for LIVESTRONG.COM

Learn More

Receive emails packed with helpful information on health, fitness, nutrition and lifestyle.

Tools

The Daily Plate

Track your daily calories. See how many calories you burn and consume.

Body Mass Index

BMI is a measurement of body fat based on height and weight.

LIVESTRONG Loops

Map your local running, cycling, walking and hiking routes and track your calorie burn.

Stay Motivated

Find us on the web, receive emails and use our mobile app to keep you motivated.

Symptom Checker

This tool will help you to decide whether to treat at home or see a doctor.

Get Healthy

Diet & Nutrition

Fitness

Lifestyle

Stay Young

All
Food & Fitness
Members

Browse Topics

a
b
c
d
e
f
g
h
i
j
k
l
m
n
o
p
q
r
s
t
u
v
w
x
y
z
Recent Topics

Browse Articles

a
b
c
d
e
f
g
h
i
j
k
l
m
n
o
p
q
r
s
t
u
v
w
x
y
z
Recent Articles

Top Business Categories

Copyright © 2008 Demand Media, Inc. Use of this web site constitutes acceptance of the LIVESTRONG.COM Terms of Use and Privacy Policy Updated. The material appearing on LIVESTRONG.COM is for educational use only. It should not be used as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. LIVESTRONG is a registered trademark of the Lance Armstrong Foundation. The Lance Armstrong Foundation and LIVESTRONG.COM do not endorse any of the products or services that are advertised on the web site. Moreover, we do not select every advertiser or advertisement that appears on the web site-many of the advertisements are served by third party advertising companies.

This website is certified by Health On the Net Foundation. Click to verify.

Plyometric Burpees

Member Comments

Request a New Article or Video

Related Videos

Related Articles

Related Topics