Burpees are infamous for getting your muscles burning and your heart rate up—and while they’re an effective move, they may not exactly be beginner-friendly or suitable for every body. If you want to get some of the benefits of a burpee, with a move that’s a bit simpler, enter the elevated burpee. Here’s how to do it, as demonstrated by certified personal trainer Janeil Mason, M.S.
How to do Elevated Burpees:
There are so many benefits to elevated burpees, especially if regular burpees are out of reach at the moment. Not only does this make it beginner-friendly, but it’s also a much lower-impact exercise than your traditional burpee, making it gentler on your joints.
Expect to feel your arms, core, glutes, and legs working—so yes, this is a full-body move! And thanks to the consistent motion, it also counts as cardio.
And because this move only requires your own body weight and an elevated surface, you can do it pretty much anywhere.
The bottom line is, whether you’re on a journey to regular burpees or you just want a quick and energetic move to try, elevated burpees are definitely a great addition to your next workout.
