Burpees. There is a reason they exist, but there is also a reason why a lot of people hate them. If you are part of this group, check out 15 exercises better than burpees for fat loss.
A burpee is a well-rounded bodyweight exercise that can elevate your heart rate in a few seconds. You simply drop down your body flat on the ground, push back up and jump – over and over and over again.
The biomechanics of the burpee makes it one of the most versatile fat-burner exercises there is. However, you could be trying something different if burpee is not your style.
Men’s Health Magazine released a video detailing 15 exercises better than burpees for fat loss. Check it out.
Related: 10 Different Types of Burpee for Athletes Looking for a Challenge
15 Exercises Better Than Burpees For Fat Loss
As expected, every exercise below in this list is a compound movement, meaning it utilises more than one major muscle group to be performed. That is why these exercises burn a lot of calories, hence are great for fat loss.
- Goblet Squat
- Barbell Muscle Snatch
- Dumbbell Muscle Snatch
- Dumbbell Skier Swing
- Alternating Kettlebell Swing
- Dumbbell Farmer’s Walk
- Box Squat Jump
- Step-Up Jump
- Battle Rope Wave
- Bear Crawl
- Walking Lunge
- Box Thruster
- TRX Row Machine
- Blast-Off Push-Up
- Skater Jump
If you still want to do burpees, why not check out 20 workouts with burpees that every athlete should try?
That is the list of 15 exercises better than burpees for fat loss. If you want to know how each exercise is performed, check out the video from Men’s Health below.
VIDEO – Exercises Better Than Burpees For Fat Loss
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