Burpee (Medicine Ball)
Level
intermediate
Force
push
Mechanic
compound
Equipment
medicine ball Category
calisthenics Primary Muscles
Secondary Muscles
A full-body explosive exercise combining a burpee with a medicine ball, providing intense cardiovascular and strength conditioning.
Instructions
- Stand holding a medicine ball at chest height with feet shoulder-width apart.
- Bend your knees and place the medicine ball on the ground.
- Jump or step your feet backward into a plank position.
- Perform a push-up while keeping your hands on or near the medicine ball.
- Jump your feet forward to return to the standing position.
- Pick up the medicine ball and drive it overhead, extending through your hips.
- Return to starting position and repeat.
Tips
- Keep your core engaged throughout to maintain a stable plank position.
- Control your landing when jumping to reduce impact on joints.
- The medicine ball can remain on the ground during the push-up for stability.
- This is a high-intensity exercise suitable for cardio and strength conditioning.
Recommended starting values
Sensible novice starting points for each goal, for a lifter aged 25–40. Scale down for smaller frames or older lifters. Treat the first set of any session as a discovery set.
| Goal | Sets | Reps |
|---|---|---|
| Gain strength | 3 | 7 reps |
| Build muscle | 3 | 10 reps |
| Build endurance | 3 | 14 reps |