Build Muscle With Burpees? (Only If You Do This)

[@keneticchannel]

Well said, Lee! About 2 months ago, I struggled with 5 pushups done with proper form. I started "greasing the groove" by doing 5 pushups after every trip to the restroom while at home (I work from home). Now I can easily do 10 pushups with every trip to the can without failure and I could even see my triceps in the mirror the other day after a shower. If you had asked me a few months back, I would have sworn I didn't even have triceps! 😆

[@StrongandConditioned]

You are the man

[@IsaacSchultz]

That happened to me too, I progressed very rapidly. Now I'm doing tons of burpees. Keep up the double gains and you will be at 100 pushups in no time!

[@Age98]

It happened to me before 2 years ago . I could not do a single push up started progressing from wall push ups progressed to 20 and one time saw in the mirror and I also saw some biceps majorly triceps

[@MichaelMatisko19]

Good stuff Lee. One of my favorite ways to build the chest with pushups is to do it for 90 seconds : 10 seconds up 10 down 15 seconds up 15 down and 20 seconds up 20 down. 3 reps but 90 seconds time under tension. Love your emphasis on the push-up.

[@StrongandConditioned]

Cheers brob

[@IsaacSchultz]

Sounds Rough, I'll have to try it.

[@johnmurphy6556]

You are the burpee MASTER!!! Mad for the burpee. Burpee mania!!

[@StrongandConditioned]

Haha cheers John mate

[@vojinzivanic3011]

Very inspirational, helped me create my own routine!

[@StrongandConditioned]

Happy to help Vojin!

[@ryznbrnd]

The eccentric phase of the pushup is where the money is at. Controlling that tension through the movement.

[@mickboast205]

I didn't realise how hard a burpee was 😂 Been doing them now for around 2 weeks and can already see the difference in fitness and shape.

[@HydroDiver]

Thanks so much for these tips. I do navy seal burpees regularly so I will definitely try your second tip. I'd like to try your tip with the kick out burpees but as I start to fatigue whenever I do them, I find that my knees start to bend as I kick in and it becomes more of a "squat in" so I don't do kick out burpees much. I should start practicing them more. Great suggestions and tips though. Thanks again!

[@PaulfromOregon]

Lot to digest here, i actually watched twice, lol. Some time back i messed around with mega slow burpees, like 20 or less unbroken in 20 minutes. It's definitely an interesting training modality, if not just a little exaggerated from what youre discussing... But in the same ballpark. Sometimes burpees get boring and I've got to find new ways of making them interesting again. Videos like this always lead me to finding horrible and torturous new ways of making burpees fresh again. Thanks Lee.

[@StrongandConditioned]

I would keep the push ups as is. A slow exaggerated burpee in that fashion is pointless as you’re better focusing on the push up exclusively in that manner

[@PaulfromOregon]

@@StrongandConditioned i feel you, but also add this. If you do the burpee in a very squat centric manner like Sam Throssel does burpees and you slow that squat down your legs get absolutely cooked from the TUT. Shaking like a leaf. Regardless, i understand what you're saying and am gonna play with these suggestions you're making here.

[@DavidWhitten]

Good video Lee man. I’m also a fan of the 3rd option you mentioned here. Adding pumps onto the already extremely challenging 22 count is a great way for packing on the upper body muscle. And who knew lifting weights could build muscle😂😂!

[@StrongandConditioned]

I know mate. I’m regularly schooled in the comments

[@GreyRock100]

Nice editing and explanation.

[@StrongandConditioned]

I know I’ve done something right when it invokes a non comedic response bro

[@GreyRock100]

@@StrongandConditioned lol! I must be having an off day.

[@KosherPorky]

Slowing down on the eccentric and building that sort of tension will build muscle in the sense of hypertrophy, but doing it faster will likely still provide a stimulus for strength. Sort of like bodybuilders vs powerlifters. Bodybuilders are a lot more concious on the eccentric because of the hypertrophy based response. However, powerlifters are very aggressive with their lifts, and get extremely strong. So it really depends on the goal. Since you are focused on hypertrophy, this is good advice, but I should note it doesnt matter significantly for pure strength and conditioning. I also notice that the point on low vs high pump only applies to bodyweight. When doing weighted burpees, doing just strict 1 pump and 6cts have seen me make significant muscle growth alongside increased conditoning that 1 pumps are known for. In fact, weighted 1 pumps are the reason why I broke through stagnation. I went from 60 push ups in 2 minutes to 81 push ups in 2 minutes, maxing out the US Army's APFT.

[@Peter-ri9ie]

Excellent. Every third day this summer is body weight strength day. Will include slower pushups starting tomorrow.

[@jcstuart6978]

I believe the burpee is complex enough to tell your body to release natural HGH and is a great muscle support calisthenic for pushing you over your plateaus in the gym. On its own? Not enough correct.But it does help with muscle growth in front delts, lats, chest, tri’s if added to a well developed gym routine.

[@skullknight2041]

Great video! For me personally I started burpees with a calisthenics athlete background so i was already able to do 40 strict pushups in a row. I believe the pushup, being submaximal weight, can have tremendous benefits when done at higher volume and close to failure, hence workouts that involve going from 1 pump all the way up to 5 pumps tend to be the best, but my conditioning is more often a limiting factor.

[@StrongandConditioned]

Can’t disagree with that my man

[@adeona2461]

We could integrate in the burpee workout some reps with other things even weigt lifting ! Burpee and chin up ! burpee and squatt, and why not burpee and latteral raise with dumbell for exemple. Burpee alone is one kind of workout i appreciate too !

[@brunocalver2968]

Nice video, agree with all your advice 👍 Once you have got the basics right the next stage is to throw on a weight vest. I’ve started recently and have seen almost immediate muscle mass gains by adding about 20% of my body weight. I’ve been doing the very same burpee based (not exclusive, usually add in pull ups and squat variations) routines. Maybe a few less reps though if I’m honest 😉

[@StrongandConditioned]

Makes sense my man thank you 🙏

[@wyliemcmaster4338]

Awesome video 👍🏼👍🏼🏄🏽‍♂️

[@IrishJJ27]

This is great sir! I'm going to implement these techniques to ramp up the volume of pushups!

[@IsaacSchultz]

Thanks again! I'm a big fan of the negative muscle movement!

[@tjibbegaastra]

congratulations lee🥳🥳🥳

[@mayukhsen8195]

I actually know of one burpee variation that builds crazy muscle, you start the burpee, go down on the push up, explode up to a squat position, then explode back to the push up position and repeat it. It takes explosive strength to be able to do it though so until one can do it, I suggest getting to 50 single clap push ups non stop with full rom.

[@adithya444]

Bro can I get your Instagram so I can contact you regarding fitness?

[@steveotatooed]

Thank you sir!

[@ericmccarty65]

More great insights Lee

[@ianaswani]

Great Video. That's The Burpee Style Am Thinking Of. We All Want To Be Strong. Once I Can Do 10 Clean Unbroken 1 Pump Next 1 Try To Achieve 10 Clean Unbroken 2 Pump And So On

[@StrongandConditioned]

Go for it man

[@LearnEnglishwithNetflix]

Makes sense! I like the idea of using half your max for determining reps in the set. Also could you just do the classic burpee that doesn't include the push up and do push ups separately?

[@nickcicchella6975]

Thank you so much 🔥

[@mydlonozka]

I used to exercise for years, strength, hiit but as soon as I included burpees, I am often tired and my knees hurt

[@ryznbrnd]

Great informative video.

[@StrongandConditioned]

Cheers bro. Been watching your stuff. You’re killing it

[@ryznbrnd]

@@StrongandConditioned thanks man. I do my best.

[@mr.green2341]

So, why not do push ups for muscle building, and them burpees for cardio and other benefits it provides? To me, adding pumps beyond what comes with the standard Navy Seals end up turning into push ups (or push ups with mountain climbers) while occasionally standing up. 🤷‍♂️

[@blackthunder3812]

Good channel love it...i have maybe a stupid question is there a burpee variation which targets also the back or which helps me doing more pull ups because maybe you know a way or 2 thxs for your videos

[@bradleywalkr]

Hey man, my comments have been telling me to hit you up. Where is Scotland are you from? 😊

[@StrongandConditioned]

I’m in Glasgow Bradley mate

[@BuddikaChaminda-bu4ge]

Thank you sri 🙏🇱🇰

[@goodboi4939]

Just the thought of adding a weight vest into a 5 pump kick out circuit sounds like torture

[@matthewmatt5285]

Ohh it is,.I use a 10lb jacket and it's tuff~

[@liamsaunders9552]

The dark souls snap sent me 💀

[@davidthomson2428]

Great vid as always. I'm 56yr old runner who wants to do core work can you suggest best burpee type to help?

[@StrongandConditioned]

Navy seal. Spider man or cross bodys are good

[@davidthomson2428]

Cheers chief 💪

[@boingboing1211]

Have you tried sledgehammer and tyre workouts ?

[@StrongandConditioned]

Yeah, years ago

[@vojinzivanic3011]

Oh also a question, after i finished my run and my boxing exercise id do 15 3 pump 1 kick out burpees for 2 sets. Is this a good way to build muscle after excessive cardio? Maybe i should add calisthenics or weights after?

[@StrongandConditioned]

If it works for you, go for it however I like to keep them separate

[@mcpartridgeboy]

you are recomevding the hardest and least effiecient way possible to build muscle, the easiest and best way is to go to the gym and lift heavy, burpees will never be a good way for many reasons, but mianly because you will get exhausted before your muscles start to burn enough to build muscle, in the gym its the oppossite although squats are tiring and deadlifts, but nothg else ! and you build muscle quiker and easier

[@FalloutMemphis]

I did 100 push-ups every morning for 1 year, it’s gives you good posture and tones your chest and triceps but it doesn’t give you the same mass you would get from lifting weights

[@StrongandConditioned]

Wow, I’ve been training for god know how long and only today am I finding out that lifting weight builds more muscle than push ups. Thank you. Where have you been all my life

[@billymciver3101]

No but you’re where cut I am I right

[@FalloutMemphis]

@@StrongandConditioned didn’t expect you to be that sensitive, jeeze

[@StrongandConditioned]

@@FalloutMemphis relax mate. It’s called sarcasm and yes… I know it’s the lowest form of wit

[@BoabMarley]

​@@StrongandConditioneda tongue 👅 that could slash like a lock knife 😂

[@Lilmon70]

3 5 7 are good also

[@StrongandConditioned]

Yeah you could apply the same protocol to 357s for sure

[@Lilmon70]

I do 100 navy seals with a workout partner like a piston... I like the mindset keep up the good work

[@MacFlanahan]

Couldn't you just add a weighted vest?

[@EMMETproxy]

Try hindu wrestling drills

[@endofd-d7c]

100’navy seals Daily

[@oscarivanmartinez3473]

The Zulu burpees, is max,

[@UmairKhan-ip1bk]

WWE shows whight family very bad but this man is so Humble 🇮🇳

[@brendonbre8745]

How tall are you?