Definition
burpees
noun
- A physical exercise performed by squatting, jumping backward into a plank position, and then jumping forward and upward; often done repeatedly as part of fitness training.
Usage: plural form; commonly used in fitness and military training contexts; informal
Examples
- She did fifty burpees during her morning workout.
- Burpees are one of the most challenging full-body exercises.
- The trainer made the class do burpees as part of the warm-up.
- He struggled through the last few burpees of the set.
- Many fitness programs include burpees to build strength and endurance.