Burpee Walk
The Burpee Walk is a compound exercise that mainly works the quads and core, with help from the glutes & hips and shoulders. No equipment needed: it uses just your bodyweight.
Burpee Walk Muscles Worked
Primary
Quads (quadriceps femoris); Abdominals (rectus abdominis)
Secondary
Deep Core (transverse abdominis); Glutes (gluteus maximus); Front Shoulder (anterior deltoid)
How to do the Burpee Walk
Begin standing tall with your feet shoulder-width apart and your arms relaxed at your sides.
Squat down and place your hands flat on the floor directly in front of your feet.
Step your right foot back and then your left foot back into a strong high plank position.
Step your right foot forward and then your left foot forward back toward your hands.
Push through your legs and return to the standing starting position to finish the repetition.
Burpee Walk FAQs
What muscles does the Burpee Walk work?
The Burpee Walk mainly works the quads and core, with help from the glutes & hips and shoulders. The main muscles are the quadriceps femoris and rectus abdominis.
What equipment do you need for the Burpee Walk?
None. The Burpee Walk is a bodyweight exercise, so you can do it anywhere.
Is the Burpee Walk a compound exercise?
Yes. It's a compound movement, meaning it trains several muscle groups at once rather than isolating one.
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