Dumbbell burpee Exercise Guide

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Exercise Profile

Target
Full Body
Equipment
Dumbbell
Body Part
Cardio
Primary Muscle
Full Body
Secondary Muscles
core, chest, legs, shoulders
Intensity
high
Category
cardio
Skill Level
intermediate
Estimated Calories
10
Alternate Names
Weighted Burpee

How to: Dumbbell burpee

  1. Start in a standing position, holding a dumbbell in each hand.
  2. Perform a squat and place the dumbbells on the ground.
  3. Jump your feet back into a plank position.
  4. Do a push-up, then jump your feet back to the squat position.
  5. Explosively jump up, raising the dumbbells overhead.
  6. Land softly and immediately go into the next repetition.

Common Mistakes

  • Incorrect form during the push-up portion.
  • Not landing softly when jumping back to the starting position.
  • Rushing the movement without control.

Modifications

  • Perform the burpee without weights for a lower impact version.
  • You can step back instead of jumping back when transitioning to the plank position.

Tips

  • Engage your core while performing the jump.
  • Use a lighter weight if you have not performed this exercise before.
  • Maintain a steady rhythm for maximum benefit.

Dumbbell burpee Alternatives

Tags

cardio
high intensity
full body
burpee
dumbbell
strength and conditioning

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