Burpee – Lateral Jump

Learn how to do Burpee – Lateral Jump with proper form. Watch the 4K video, see which muscles are worked, and follow step-by-step instructions.

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MET 9 Quadriceps GlutesHamstringsCalvesDeep CoreChestShouldersTriceps No equipment

Burpee – Lateral Jump is a No equipment exercise that primarily targets the Quadriceps, with secondary activation of the Glutes, Hamstrings, Calves, Deep Core, Chest, Shoulders, Triceps. It has a MET value of 9, meaning a 70kg person burns approximately 315 calories in a 30-minute session..

How to Do Burpee – Lateral Jump

A full-body conditioning exercise combining a burpee with a lateral jump to improve explosive power, coordination, and cardiovascular endurance.


💡 Instructions:


  • Start standing with feet shoulder-width apart.

  • Lower into a squat and place your hands on the floor.

  • Jump or step your feet back into a push-up position.

  • Perform a push-up, keeping your body straight.

  • Jump your feet back toward your hands.

  • Explosively jump laterally to the side over an imaginary or real line/obstacle.

  • Land softly and immediately go into the next repetition.


⚠️ Common mistakes:


  • Letting hips sag during the push-up phase.

  • Landing stiff-legged without absorbing the impact.

  • Jumping vertically instead of laterally.

  • Not keeping the core engaged throughout the movement.

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Muscles Worked by Burpee – Lateral Jump

Primary Quadriceps
Secondary
GlutesHamstringsCalvesDeep CoreChestShouldersTriceps

Equipment

  • No equipment

Calories Burned Doing Burpee – Lateral Jump

Calorie Calculator

MET 9
Estimated burn
315 calories

Calories = MET × weight (kg) × time (hours)

Quick Facts: Burpee – Lateral Jump

Type
No equipment exercise
Primary muscle
Quadriceps
Secondary muscles
Glutes, Hamstrings, Calves, Deep Core, Chest, Shoulders, Triceps
MET value
9
Calories (30 min, 70kg)
≈ 315 cal
Video quality
4K with male and female demonstrations

FAQ: Burpee – Lateral Jump

What muscles does Burpee – Lateral Jump work?

Burpee – Lateral Jump primarily targets the Quadriceps, with secondary engagement of the Glutes, Hamstrings, Calves, Deep Core, Chest, Shoulders, Triceps.

How do you do Burpee – Lateral Jump correctly?

A full-body conditioning exercise combining a burpee with a lateral jump to improve explosive power, coordination, and cardiovascular endurance. 💡...

Is Burpee – Lateral Jump good for beginners?

Burpee – Lateral Jump has a MET value of 9, indicating a high intensity exercise best suited for intermediate to advanced athletes.

What equipment do you need for Burpee – Lateral Jump?

Burpee – Lateral Jump requires: No equipment.

What are the benefits of Burpee – Lateral Jump?

Burpee – Lateral Jump strengthens the Quadriceps, engages the Glutes and Hamstrings and Calves and Deep Core and Chest and Shoulders and Triceps.

What exercises are similar to Burpee – Lateral Jump?

Similar exercises to Burpee – Lateral Jump include Bike, Dumbbell High Knees, Dumbbell Jumping Jacks, Elliptical Trainer.

Is Burpee – Lateral Jump better than Bike?

Both Burpee – Lateral Jump and Bike target the Quadriceps. Choose based on your available equipment and training goals.

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