Modified Burpee Jack
Boost your heart rate with this low-impact cardio blend. Combine the strength of a plank jack with the agility of a burpee for an effective, full-body burn that’s gentle on your joints.
Instructions
Starting Position
Begin in a standing position, arms down at your sides.
Movement
Descending: Hinge at the hips and place your hands firmly on the floor or a mat, shoulder-width apart, shifting into a high plank position.
Plank Jack: Keeping your core engaged and your back flat, step or jump both feet out simultaneously to a wider stance and then back together into the central plank position.
Returning: Step or hop your feet forward toward your hands, returning to a deep squat position.
Standing: Rise to a standing position to complete the repetition.
Tips
Keep your core tight throughout the movement to protect your lower back.
Maintain a neutral spine while in the plank position.
If 'low impact' denotes stepping rather than jumping, move one foot out at a time, followed by the other.