Burpees

[obiwansbane]

Chroniclez instead of jumping vertically just bring ure knees to your chest... it doesnt work ure legs as much but some compromises have to be made i guess....

i hate burpies with a passion... normal i could prob clear 30 - 40 a min easy... but then they get you to do them in reverse ...

sit back on ure hands dont let ure butt touch the ground kick ure legs out bring them back jump up, repeat...

i despise those

[bushido_man96]

i have a question, are these effective at all if you do them without the jump? Because I would like to develop a morning/night training routine which I do at home when i get out of bed. the problem is I have a 9foot cieling (basement suite), but I do have a fair ammount of room (ie. for shadow boxing), what do you guys recommend I do?

Do them outside. That will help.

[baronbvp]

These are killer and will bump your heart rate right up. Thighs will burn with the jump, but you can do them without the jump if your ceiling is low. They can be hard on the knees, though.

Another good, similar exercise is bullfrogs:

1. Start standing with feet shoulder width apart

2. Squat down

3. Jump up off the ground and throw your head back so you look almost straight up (but don't fall down)

4. Repeat 10-20 times

No pushups, but your heart will beat as fast as it can. Be ready.

[bushido_man96]

Frog jumps are great for the legs; they tucker me out quick!