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Burpee Workout Timer: HIIT & Tabata Protocols

One exercise, zero equipment, maximum results.

Why Burpees Work

Burpees are the ultimate full-body exercise. A single rep hits your chest, arms, core, glutes, and legs while spiking your heart rate. No gym required - just space to move and a good interval timer.

I used to dread them. Now they're my go-to when I travel with no gym access. In 10 minutes, I get a workout that rivals an hour at the gym.

Proper Burpee Form

1. Start Standing

Feet shoulder-width apart, arms by your sides.

2. Squat Down

Bend knees and place hands on floor in front of you.

3. Jump Back

Kick feet back into plank position, keeping core tight.

4. Push-Up (Optional)

Lower chest to floor and push back up for added difficulty.

5. Jump Forward & Up

Jump feet toward hands, then explode upward with arms overhead.

Burpee Timer Workouts

Tabata Burpees

20 seconds work, 10 seconds rest × 8 rounds

Total: 4 minutes of pure intensity

EMOM (Every Minute)

10 burpees at start of each minute, rest remainder

10 rounds = 100 burpees in 10 minutes

30/30 Intervals

30 seconds burpees, 30 seconds rest × 10 rounds

Total: 10 minutes, great for beginners

100 Burpee Challenge

Complete 100 burpees as fast as possible

Use stopwatch - try to beat your time

Burpee Modifications

  • Step-back burpees - Step instead of jump for lower impact
  • No push-up - Skip the push-up portion if needed
  • Box burpees - Hands on elevated surface for easier push-up
  • Burpee broad jumps - Jump forward instead of up for variety

Start Your Burpee Workout

Our interval timer has Tabata and HIIT presets ready to go. Set up your work/rest intervals and get moving.

Open Interval Timer

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