Squat Thrusts/Burpees

kendrafallon
kendrafallon Posts: 1,030 Member
edited January 11 in Fitness and Exercise
I've had a quick scan through the forums just to see what I could find on the subject.

These exercises are ones I struggle to do, if I can do them at all!! They're starting to become a regular feature of my Tae Kwon Do Instructors warm-up routine. Whenever we're asked to do them, I've been substituting squats instead.

So, what I'm looking for is what's a good alternative to both squat thrusts/burpees and the best way from doing none at the moment to reps of up to 25.

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  • amy1612
    amy1612 Posts: 1,356 Member
    I'd just stick with them :) I couldnt do them AT ALL when I first started either, practice makes perfect. They WILL get easier.....I was convinced that I had some sort of physical issue with them, like, my legs were too short, lol. Truth is I just found them difficult because theyre hard. You'll get there. if you can jump back up stand :)
  • BerryH
    BerryH Posts: 4,698 Member
    If there's nothing physical or painful stopping you, I second sticking with them. Do as many as you can - even if it's only one or two - before moving back to squats. Check your technique on YouTube and practice at home between classes. You'll soon be keeping up with everyone else!
  • kendrafallon
    kendrafallon Posts: 1,030 Member
    it's definitely not a physical or pain issue. With squat thrusts, it literally is an issue thrusting my legs back. Once I have got them in that position, it's then bring them back in to a squat and of course with the burpee rising to a stand (or as per our Instructor's request stand & star jump)

    I'll definitely have a look on YouTube.

    I have an issue doing full body press-ups too and while I can do press-ups on my knees I can barely manage to do 2 full press ups, nevermind knuckles!!! (Which thankfully only the blokes have to do!!)
  • BerryH
    BerryH Posts: 4,698 Member
    A good intermediate lower impact way of doing squat thrusts and burpees is to step one leg at a time back then forward before standing up.

    Working up your push-up strength at home would definitely help. Each time do as many full ones as you can before moving onto your knees, and you'll soon build up. Try having your feet a comfortable distance apart - a shorter lever means there's far less weight on your upper body.
    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/blog/BerryH/view/how-to-do-10-full-push-ups-what-worked-for-me-126396
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