Burpee Challenge: Because Burpees Suck

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  • BigDougie1211
    BigDougie1211 Posts: 3,530 Member
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    I always thought a Burpee was

    1. From standing drop to a plank position
    2. Complete a full push -up
    3. Bring knees to chest
    4. From this squatting postion jump in the air.

    When you land - that's 1.

    Have I been making em harder than needs be?
  • CrazyDaisyMom
    CrazyDaisyMom Posts: 79 Member
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    I hate burpees but would love this challenge!
  • Nikki_G30
    Nikki_G30 Posts: 72 Member
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    I know I'm strange but I really don't mind doing burpees. So I'm in and I will try to go to day 165 with OP. I did 150 burpees in class today but it was broken up into sets with running laps in between. Is today Day 1?
  • williamt238
    williamt238 Posts: 1 Member
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    I'm in!
  • MzManiak
    MzManiak Posts: 1,361 Member
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    OK, I'll ask............what's a burpee?

    Here's the step by step from Wikipedia (they also have a nifty little video showing how to do it):
    Begin in a standing position.
    Drop into a squat position with your hands on the ground. (count 1)
    Extend your feet back in one quick motion to assume the front plank position. (count 2)
    Return to the squat position in one quick motion. (count 3)
    Return to standing position. (count 4)

    You can also throw in a push up or two to add to the challenge. Level 1 drills from Insanity anyone?


    Hm. I've always had to jump first, then go into the push-up, then back up again... So, mine would be: With your arms raised straight above your head, jump up, then jump down into a push-up position, do a push-up, jump back up.... Anyone else with me??
  • mojohowitz
    mojohowitz Posts: 900 Member
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    Ugh... ok. I am in. Reluctantly.
  • MzManiak
    MzManiak Posts: 1,361 Member
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    OK, I'll ask............what's a burpee?


    Here ya go:
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c_Dq_NCzj8M
  • bonniecarbs
    bonniecarbs Posts: 446 Member
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    Oh, all of you young strong people with healthy knees! Even though you hate the movement you are going to do the challenge. That's awesome.
  • cc7315
    cc7315 Posts: 72 Member
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    Ya'll are crazy! :noway: I'd probably make it to day 2....:laugh:

    But, I'm in just to see far many days I can actually do!
  • jecky74
    jecky74 Posts: 255 Member
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    Sounds perfectly horrible. I'm in.
  • emtlbstone
    emtlbstone Posts: 9
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    Sounds like perfect torture! I am totally in !!! Looking forward to hearing and seeing everyone's progress!
  • hollybugs
    hollybugs Posts: 15 Member
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    count me in too!
  • gkwatra
    gkwatra Posts: 431 Member
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    In my fitness class, we call them barfees ....

    I think there may be a little variation, but the way we do it... standing, put your arms up over your head, bring them down to the floor, jump your legs back into pushup position, jump your legs back to the start, stand up. That's one.

    EXACTLY because that's what you feel like you're gonna do when you do them!! :laugh:
  • sharnut751
    sharnut751 Posts: 103 Member
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    Ugh I hate burpees but I'm totally in! Sounds like a great challenge!
  • aNewYear123
    aNewYear123 Posts: 279 Member
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    I'm in. Not sure I'll last more than 10 days - but I'll try.
  • janebshaw
    janebshaw Posts: 168
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    Doing a challenge that involves something you hate doesn't sound like it has much chance at success.

    Unless you really like doing burpees, why not challenge yourself to do a group exercise X number of times a week, or whatever.....
  • Topsking2010
    Topsking2010 Posts: 2,245 Member
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    Count me in
  • edack72
    edack72 Posts: 173 Member
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    I love burpees a simple short little exercise that is a major calorie burner these are incorporated into most of my gym classes that I take daily ...I like how someone called them barfees if you do 'em right you do feel like vomitting :bigsmile: GOOD LUCK!!!
  • eric_sg61
    eric_sg61 Posts: 2,925 Member
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    OK, I'll ask............what's a burpee?
    Google?
  • sarahmoo12
    sarahmoo12 Posts: 756 Member
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    aghhhh i wish I hadnt read this im in now 2 lol :D

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