Exercises

Burpee

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A bodyweight explosive exercise used in HYROX training. One of the 104 core exercises in the Repz training database. Directly supports the Burpee Broad Jumps station.

The burpee is a full-body explosive bodyweight exercise and core component of the HYROX Burpee Broad Jumps station, building total-body conditioning and anaerobic capacity.

Generic movement

“Burpee” covers several exercise variants, commonly combining a squat or hinge to the floor, a plank or prone position, and a return to standing, sometimes with a jump or push-up. Technique, range and demand change with the variant. Choose a version and pace that allow control and suit the session and individual.

HYROX® Singles Rulebook 2026/27 · ACSM resistance-training position stand 2026

HYROX® standard and limits

HYROX® Burpee Broad Jumps are a specific race movement at station four, not any generic burpee. Current rules define hand placement, chest contact, the broad jump and measurement across 80 m. Practise against the current standard when specificity matters. Generic burpees can train multiple qualities, but no calorie value, pacing rule or performance benefit applies universally.

HYROX® Singles Rulebook 2026/27 · ACSM resistance-training position stand 2026

FAQ

Must a burpee include a push-up?

Not generically; define the selected variant.

HYROX® Singles Rulebook 2026/27 · ACSM resistance-training position stand 2026

What does HYROX® require?

Its current Burpee Broad Jump standard applies.

HYROX® Singles Rulebook 2026/27 · ACSM resistance-training position stand 2026

How fast?

Use a controllable pace suited to the purpose.

HYROX® Singles Rulebook 2026/27 · ACSM resistance-training position stand 2026

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