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Burpee Broad Jumps

Intermediate
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A high-intensity, full-body movement combining a burpee and an explosive broad jump. It targets the quads, chest, and shoulders for power, conditioning, and endurance.

About Exercise

Equipment

Body Weight

Difficulty

4/5 • Intermediate

Primary Muscle Groups

Quads

Secondary Muscles

Triceps, Lower Back, Abs

Popularity Score

7

Goals

Conditioning
Power
Endurance
Fat Loss

Training Style

HIIT
CrossFit

Setup Requirements

Requires Rack

No

Requires Bench

No

Requires Spotter

No

Space Needed

Large

Noise Level

High

Muscle Breakdown

Quads

10/10

Rectus Femoris, Vastus Lateralis

Chest

7/10

Mid Chest

Glutes

6/10

Glute Max

Shoulders

6/10

Anterior Delts

Triceps

5/10

Long Head

Lower Back

4/10

Erector Spinae

Abs

4/10

Rectus Abdominis

Programming

Typical Rep Range

5-15 reps

Rest Between Sets

30-90 seconds • Use short rest times for high-intensity conditioning or circuits.

How to Perform

Begin standing with feet hip-width apart. Ensure you have ample clear space in front of you for the broad jump portion of the movement.

  1. Drop into a low squat, placing your hands flat outside your feet.
  2. Kick or jump your feet back into a plank position.
  3. Perform one push-up, touching your chest to the ground.
  4. Immediately jump your feet forward toward your hands, landing in a low squat position.
  5. Explode through your legs and hips, leaping forward horizontally as far as possible.
  6. Land softly, absorb the impact, and immediately transition into the next repetition.

Coaching Tips

Form Cues

  • Jump for maximum distance.
  • Land soft, absorb force.
  • Keep core tight.
  • Full chest to floor.

Breathing

Inhale as you lower to the ground for the push-up and as you land the jump; exhale forcefully during the push-up and the broad jump.

Tempo

X-0-X

Range of Motion

Achieve full push-up depth (chest to ground) and maximize the horizontal distance covered during the broad jump.

Safety

Safety Notes

  • This is a high-impact exercise; avoid if you have acute knee, ankle, or spine pain.
  • Ensure the landing area is clear and non-slip.

Spotting

Not recommended.

Common Mistakes

  • Sagging hips during the plank phase.
  • Not fully extending the body during the jump.
  • Landing stiff-legged and failing to absorb impact.
  • Rushing the movement quality for speed.

When to Avoid

  • Acute joint pain in the knees, ankles, or shoulders.
  • Severe high blood pressure or cardiovascular conditions.

Flexibility Needed

  • Adequate shoulder stability for push-up performance.
  • Ability to squat below parallel effectively.

Build Up First

  • Competency in standard push-ups.
  • Ability to perform a full burpee variation.
  • Proficient landing mechanics from a jump.

Also known as

Burpee Broad Jump

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