Why I recently Updated my Burpee Technique

[@Miyamototakezo]

Thank you so much for this program. I am 39, just transitioned from the military (infantry) 6 months ago. I found myself facing this terrible fact: starting at 8AM everyday with an hour’s drive to work and back would simply make it impossible for me both to keep my PT routine and save some quality time for my wife and kid. So I started getting up really early but had only so much time to work out- about 50 minutes, vs 2 hours when I was in the military- Hard to set priorities (cardio? Weights? HIIT?). I started to get somewhat desperate. Then I discovered your channel two weeks ago, watched your videos, liked the whole concept and just completed week 1. Since I moved to Africa, I work out in temperatures around 87° Fahrenheit / 31° Celsius at 06:00 in the morning (no AC in my gym), which makes it even more challenging, I also have to cooldown for about 20 minutes before I stop sweating & I can even think of taking a shower… Which is fine, thanks to your short but effective sessions. Just like you, also do pull/chin-ups everyday to keep my back strong and I now feel awesome. So again, thank you for this program and please keep the videos coming!

[@busydadtraining]

Thank you so much for sharing your perspective, my friend, and I am truly delighted that BDP has helped you find a way of incorporating training into your busy routine. This program will get you incredibly fit, and the best thing is, it will never get in the way of family time.

[@Brother_Jack]

Your videos are very motivating for us older guys. Please keep them coming!

[@busydadtraining]

Awesome!! I certainly will!!

[@newblood87]

Just started doing your program and as a person whos struggled staying motivated 20 mins is no issue a day!! thanks so much!!

[@busydadtraining]

Wonderful to hear!! Before long, you'll look forward to your 80 minutes per week. It's the perfect 'me time'. Not a chore but a privilege

[@raymondwade2433]

This is how I have intuitively done my burpees from the beginning. I never noticed the difference until you pointed it out. Interesting. Always informative. Always beneficial. Thanks!

[@busydadtraining]

A pleasure, my friend!

[@Wavemaninawe]

This is a seemingly minor, but highly valuable detail. Thanks for the very clear and concise peesentation. Another subscription earned, good Sir. 🙂

[@busydadtraining]

Welcome, my friend!!

[@NEILADAMS-lt6fz]

This is how the Burpees King does them and I started doing them that way after watching him and it works well for me. It just seems more forgiving and sustainable. And really just a better flow. Obviously with the hamstring activation thrown in.

[@majinanshuman]

Hello Max !, I am Anshuman from India, I have been watching your videos for quiet sometime and i started working out after a break in working out for around 7 years, I started working out again last September(2023) in a frame of your BDP.I can do these beautiful exercises without much difficulty because I have been doing pushups and crunches during my schooldays a lot.Burpees just changed my life, I knew about burpees but i knew about the jumping style which i was not interested so i never tried but this military style burpees are great inspiration. I have also watched some other channels on burpee practice like the Iron wolf and Burpees king . The best thing i like about your channel is that the program itself gives us a proper framework if one wants to start. As I started the training following your program which gives us a time limit of 20 minutes, after some time my training style changed like i mentioned i also watch IW , my style changed to IW style training in which we mix workouts with burpees like squats, jumping jacks etc... but the time limit was 20 minutes according to your style. It benefited me a lot. Today I watched your this video in which you are toe touching in the burpee, I wanted to say that i do this movement every time i do a burpee from the start. Toe touching helps me to keep my movements in a particular alignment and helps me to keep the hand position steady. Thankyou for your knowledge and guidance, it helped me a lot , currently i am in between level 1 B and 1 c as I can do 80 6 counts and around 33 Navy seals in 20 minutes frame (including little rest ) , Thankyou once again, keep posting and guiding us! 🥳🥳

[@busydadtraining]

It's an absolute pleasure, Anshuman, and thanks for reaching out! Keep up all the excellent work! I'm glad you've found an effective synthesis of BDP and IW!

[@getsmart3701]

Good call sir. I also touch the toes on the way down and then again on the way up so that the rise becomes a real weight free Romanian deadlift....I am finding it great training for the back of the legs and the glutes. Maybe a good idea would be to squat for your navy seals and touch toes for your 6 counts, that way you get two sessions of RDL and two of squats or squat down and toe touch on the way back up. Just thinking out loud now.

[@kaifischer4861]

It is the much better way with those toe tip. Makes it harder for the legs , but adds a big muscle. For me I can place my hands more precise on the ground so it's a plus for my wrists, elbows and arms. Keep going strong!

[@busydadtraining]

Absolutely! Nicely put.

[@olympic_steel]

Great insights sir, I myself use toe touch. And yes I try to mimic a hinge movement, especially on recovery to end rep. I find landing on flat feet further emphasizes hinge movement. Always appreciate your knowledge and thoughts .

[@busydadtraining]

Thanks, my friend, and thanks for sharing the insight about landing positioning. Something I need to think about more.

[@michaelrost3646]

Thanks Max. It took me some time to find this video again. Recommend to add it to one of your playlists. Great stuff.

[@Yoitsseb]

What an eye opening breakthrough! 👀 I'm going to start a 4 week seal burpee routine incorporating this Plus some pullups.

[@busydadtraining]

Epic! Maybe try the Busy Dad Program?

[@abdulseaforth6930]

Noted!! Now incorporating toe-tap in my Navy Seal Burpee. Why? Because it is a beneficial addition.

[@busydadtraining]

Absolutely!

[@mehmetkupeli2073]

I will do the toe touch before i lounge out to push up position. Thank you Mad max!

[@collegefootballaddict1715]

Very interesting! Thanks for sharing - you are quite the Burpee Expert! 👍

[@ericmccarty65]

great breakdown of the movement Max and keen insight as well

[@JM-jd7yp]

It is interesting how this movement seems to be moving more towards the sun salutation in yoga. It is not identical but you are combining stretching into the burpee routine. It is an example of how flexible the burpee is to adaptation. Thank you for your thoughts. I wish you well.

[@busydadtraining]

An absolute pleasure!

[@ragnorthormass7535]

I remember when my burpee introduction began. IronWolf. 100 burpees a day for a month. 2 weeks I couldn't face a burpee so did 100 rocking chair burpees, next day felt like a sniper had shot both hamstrings out. I was like WOW, NEVER felt that before. Respect to the toe touch. Still do burpees thanks to Busy Dad programme, thank you Max

[@busydadtraining]

Great to hear from you, my friend!!

[@dippadaws]

Rocking chair burpees take it to a whole different level!

[@p0werl0ve]

I guess writs injury comes from the stronger impact on the wrist in the beginning so touching first the toes lessens the impact on the wrist.

[@AMERICAFIRST54]

The hamstring workout by hinging at the hips will be insignificant. What I do is target hamstrings with specific exercises on days I don't do burpees,same with calf muscles.

[@busydadtraining]

Thanks for your perspective

[@brucehelppie6119]

good discovery on the toe touch. the toe touch also helps you avoid slamming down to the floor that causes wrist irritation. i don't do all the volume you younger guys do, but i still managed to inflame my wrists from not using controlled form. i'm good now, but had to back off burpees for months from causing myself injury.

[@busydadtraining]

Excellent point about wrist safety

[@brunocalver2968]

Yes, sub-consciously this is why Max will have done this in my view. The human body is an amazing thing !!

[@tommaguzzi1723]

I have to do my pushups on my fists because bending my wrists at 90degrees all the time causes me pain. I will try to incorporate this extra move once I get more comfortable with this new training regime adding another 5% difficulty might be a bridge too far this early in.

[@busydadtraining]

Yes, go low and slow my man.

[@johnnyn1964]

I think I will have to use my fists also as the wrist pain is too much and I have greatly reduced mobility in my left wrist. Just have to work with what I’ve got.

[@kr-sz1oj]

Thank you Mister for Sharing This Information With Us

[@tomrafferty2562]

Very interesting, as always, Max. Salute.

[@egorchekov6487]

Thanks for the videos. I'll add though, you can get a wearable mic and use sound cancellation and you won't be talking over the semi trucks in the background. A good mic and noise cancellation does a super-good job of cutting out background noise.

[@busydadtraining]

Definitely on that soon!

[@BurpeeclubRotterdam]

Very interesting Max. Thanks!

[@eviscerational]

I've just discovered your channel and these exercises are brilliant! Thank you so much!

[@busydadtraining]

Absolutely!!

[@ourclarioncall]

Dr Stuart McGill helped put me off burpees A modified version might be ok, and also elevating the hands a foot or two

[@streetcubsteve]

That's exactly what did yesterday but legs apart like a giraffe due to my recent spine surgery ..excellent

[@petersipos11]

Every little change to the burpee will make you sore in new places. 'rockin' chair will make your legs sore if you do a lot. Even simple chest-to-floors. You'll get insane soreness in your torso if you have only been doing push up burpees whe you do a couple hundred chest-to-floor(crossfit) burpees.

[@daronscreations]

Thank you 🙏 very much for this explanation my friend I did a few reps after watching the video I can already tell it’s gonna be harder , I appreciate it very much I will definitely be adding this toe touch technique to my burpee routine ✌️😁💫

[@busydadtraining]

Awesome!! Let me know how it goes, my friend!

[@daronscreations]

@busydadtraining I can definitely say it does make the exercise more challenging 💪 I slowed down the reps to make sure I get the form correctly and the stretch in my hamstrings felt awesome 👌 I appreciate you very much for Sharing this tip with us my friend definitely gonna be doing burpees this way now thank you!!✌️😁💫

[@jerrymaushard3835]

It reminds me of some of the guys doing a rocking chair type movement at the beginning of the burpee. Can you discuss that and even demo it. I can tell you I feel the burpees in my hamstrings/butt as I don’t yet have the flexibility of the full squat So I’ve been doing this already. Although not intentionally. I’m also new again to these burpees. Feels great.

[@JoMcD21]

I've been slacking too much these past few years. Granted I've added a lot of running with my dog, but the exercise is still pretty lax. I'm starting a new job soon and I think I'll start incorporating something like this into my new routine.

[@busydadtraining]

I strongly recommend it, my friend!!

[@pweeloco510]

Salute master ,is there any guide program that we can follow your workouts 💪?

[@barrybaker5502]

Hi new to the channel liking it , I had a op on my big toe (bone spurs removed ) arthritis.iv tried Burpees,which yeah hurts . I'm using chainsaw boot now which keeps my toe from bending . That's my way of getting Burpees done .

[@busydadtraining]

Awesome fix!

[@BDTBrasil]

Good idea. Ill try incorporate this too.

[@duncanwalshfitnessweightlo9329]

Yes, ironically, I have been doing them that way also. Not sure how flexible you are in the hamstrings, but I tend to be not really hit there if hamstring flexibility is good, although they are now being activated more. The main reason though I do it this way is because it feels like there is less impact on the wrists once they are already down there at toe height. Rather than coming all the way down which could be more impactful. Perhaps it's a subconscious protection mechanism to protect your wrist. 🫷👍

[@busydadtraining]

Fascinating theory!!!

[@jasonmcghee1266]

Do you cover anywhere your diet, namely what you eat for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

[@busydadtraining]

Thanks for your question! Check out the Busy Dad Nutrition playlist!

[@Allegro_Giusto]

Hello good man! Did you get your physique from just burpees? Or is this your way of maintaining due time decreased availability in time? Love your enthusiasm! Keep up the good work 👍

[@busydadtraining]

Hello! I have been doing nothing but burpees for three years. Before burpees, I was quite strong from weights but also nothing like as toned as I am now

[@brendankeilthy8149]

Hi there! You're workouts and self motivation are really inspirational. I'm a very unfit 58 year old guy. But I like the idea of using my bodyweight to build strength, stamina & fitness. I'm not flexible . I've started doing squats and planks to build strength. In your honest opinion will your methodology work for me?

[@busydadtraining]

It will ABSOLUTELY work for you, my friend!!

[@brendankeilthy8149]

@@busydadtraining appreciate your feedback. I'll keep you appraised of my progress. Starting with squats, plank, and now kneeling push ups. Forward forward.

[@RonJeremyFan2142]

This is a really awesome tip, I'm gonna do it forever!

[@busydadtraining]

Awesome!!

[@Sasquatch36912]

I was hinging all along on the way down and up and the next day it felt like id been doing high rep deadlifts! Might hinge down and squat up or alternate the two to really build volume to those movement patterns

[@busydadtraining]

🤣🤣🤣 that's awesome, man!

[@statisticool]

great info, thanks so much !

[@Fourpaws-Fitness]

love your a new technique

[@charlesdeshler202]

I knew the Hammy and/or glutes would touch up when hitting the toe touch... Its tightening everything up. Now then.... when you get to the top... instead of fist to hips... raise hands over head and extend(w/o jerking it up)

[@busydadtraining]

Interesting thought, for sure

[@KoKo-kf4nt]

Enjoying ur vids 👍

[@dannyb_916]

Thank you for the motivation to start my burpee process. Do you ever vary the feet location on 4 to 5 count movement? Pressing upwards with the feet I placed my feet at wider stance. Instead of leaning forwards and using my toes to press up. Just a variation I was curious about. Great video and awareness as always ✌🏻

[@busydadtraining]

I think the wider stance is an excellent way to go for quad activation!

[@mikeh692]

Do some of those then go for a walk or run uphill. Feel the burn in your hamstrings! Try it!

[@andrewgraham227]

do you reverse the movement the same way on the way up, like a deadlift? or is it more a romanian deadlift down but a squat up?

[@busydadtraining]

Great question! It's more of a squat on the way out, for sure.

[@colinrippey1723]

First, love the channel, only just discovered it (thank you youtube algorithm). Wanted to ask your thoughts. I’ve always been a burpee person who does a movement of (hopefully this makes sense) missing out the press up section (so steps 3,4 of the 6 step military) but at step 6 at the standup I jump up and “try to touch the sky”. I do sets of 20 (down to 15 sometimes) every 2 minutes and in between (ironically) do some straight slow press-ups (fewer than 10). I only do these first thing in the morning and at that I only do four sets in total. I feel it gives me a great boost to start the day. Do you have thoughts on best time to do burpees, before/after meals etc. (i’m sure you’ve covered this in other videos so apologies for asking again).

[@busydadtraining]

That sounds like an excellent full body workout! I love burpees any time of day, but 90% of the time in training fasted in the morning

[@scapellisappliancerepairs]

Try also hitting your toes on the way up also. That how we did it as youngsters. Signing off with love & respects.

[@busydadtraining]

Thanks for your message, my man! I'll try it!

[@dunc71]

I was always shown the last rep of a Burpee to not just stand up but to lift the heels and explode off the ball off your feet into a small jump?

[@busydadtraining]

That's definitely one approach people take, but it's not part of the original movement. I have found that the jump is unnecessary for unbelievable gains in cardio fitness and strength.

[@dunc71]

@@busydadtraining thanks, I also found it made my shins sore, especially after skipping as a warm up.

[@GMacII]

Nice outfit my man!

[@busydadtraining]

Thanks, brother!

[@azamalonaizy1094]

Thanks. I am quite excited to start this journey. As a beginner, would it be safer for the back and spine to do a full squat looking forward?

[@busydadtraining]

Try it! That could work well.

[@collinwatts1490]

Thank you for your videos. I,m new to exercise as of late. How reps and sets to begin, and how many days a week?

[@busydadtraining]

Check out busydadtraining.com for a crystal clear breakdown of the entire program! It's entirely suitable for beginners

[@add-ventures]

Why don't you incorporate a jump into your burpees? Wouldn't a jump increase the training effect?

[@busydadtraining]

Good question. I find that without the jump I can accrue much more high quality training before I gas out. And six counts light up the legs, I can promise you that.

[@matthewmore6893]

Does the little jump at the very end people add make any difference

[@busydadtraining]

Check out this video, my friend: m.kzbin.info/www/bejne/fpTOqop8Z8eNpq8&pp=ygUNQnVzeSBkYWQganVtcA%3D%3D

[@EugeneMatlin]

Basically bodyweight good mornings 👍

[@moncada101]

Question, I’ve noticed in your videos you don’t do a jump in any of your burpees. Why is that?

[@busydadtraining]

Great question! I'll tackle it next week!

[@reaccionapr]

You’re “rocking the chair”

[@bowdrillaz]

Very good!

[@sharpphilip]

Hello! New to the channel, and very much no longer athletic-but, I hope to head in that direction again. I noticed there’s no jump at the end of the burpee in your videos-which is something I thought was compulsory, but is the part I always dread. Could you comment on the necessity of finishing a burpee with a jump? (If this has been covered extensively already, please forgive this newbie, here!) Also, I appears you’re in San Diego. I lived there for seventeen years, though I’ve since moved away; it’s quite a place, isn’t it?

[@sharpphilip]

Whoa, whoops! I think I’ve found your explanation in another tutorial. I should have held my question for longer. Apologies!

[@busydadtraining]

It certainly is, my friend!!! Try out the Busy Dad Program. You'll never jump out of a single burpee, but the gains will blow your mind.

[@shotgunaaron]

Genius!!! 👍

[@kennypaterson9980]

Ok , so third session in this week and managed 60 Burpee’s ( 6 count )

[@busydadtraining]

Solid, my man!!! Well on your way to Level 1C!!

[@danphelps8120]

I've recently started doing indoor exercising again and am noticing in a lot of the burpee videos on youtube to not involve a jump. Years ago in school we jumped at the end of the sequence. What are your thoughts on jumping? Is it useful or unnecessary?

[@busydadtraining]

I would say that while the jump can be beneficial, it is not necessary. Taking it out of the equation allows you to do more reps at a high heart rate without totally gassing out, so it's a good way of accruing more good quality training volume. I never jump out of my reps.

[@danphelps8120]

@@busydadtraining Thank you for replying! I'll try adding some jumpless burpees to my exercise routine.

[@speedcoach6805]

The jump forces you to speed up the movement and tires you out too quickly. Consequently form is compromised and the session ends prematurely due to fatigue or injury (it has in my case anyway). I tend to keep the explosive jumping separate to the burpees. For example, I might do 10-15 (controlled) military burpees with 30 seconds recovery then 20 squat jumps followed by 30 seconds rest. Repeat the circuit 10 times for a very sweaty session.

[@WhereisWalashek]

I start with a knee touch

[@stevegallacher88]

Hi, I'm seeing a lot of talk about burpess being bad for your lower back. Is it true?

[@busydadtraining]

I don't think it will cause injuries if you don't already have them. As long as you perform the movement with proper form. It has never been a problem for me, even remotely. But if you have a preexisting injury, be very careful

[@stevegallacher88]

Thanks for your answer.

[@ohmyshou1der]

Hi Patches!

[@drewman6287]

Try rocking chairs

[@johnmatrix5542]

Yes, hip hinge

[@Zipperneck.]

Savage

[@Mar-ec7et]

Support ! 👍

[@eyesforthewise]

I've been doing burpees with a curling bar with 60 pounds. Do you recommend this as a workout? Have you heard of something similar? Instead of the jump technique at the end, I lift the bar above my head. Anywhere from 50-100 times.

[@busydadtraining]

Fascinating. If you're getting results, go for it, but for me, the navy seal burpee is all I need for upper body work.