noun
- A physical exercise performed by squatting, placing the hands on the ground, jumping the feet backward into a plank position, and then jumping back to standing.
Usage: fitness; commonly used in CrossFit and high-intensity interval training
Examples
- She did twenty burpees as part of her morning workout.
- Burpees are an effective full-body exercise that combines strength and cardio.
- The trainer instructed the class to perform burpees for one minute straight.
- Many people find burpees challenging because they work multiple muscle groups at once.
- He added burpees to his routine to improve his fitness level.