Burpee broad jumps are one of the best “transfer” movements for HYROX – if you train them with intention, not just chaos.
Here’s how to use them to get better on the station, not just more tired:
1️⃣ Set your target, not your ego
• Aim for a consistent jump distance you can hold for the whole set, not your max jump every rep.
• Think: smooth bounds forward, not wild flying and crashing.
2️⃣ Nail the burpee part first
• Hands under shoulders, step or hop back into a strong plank (no sagging hips).
• Chest touches lightly, then push back up with tension in the core.
• Keep your feet landing just outside your hands – that puts you in a powerful jump position.
3️⃣ Use your legs, not your lower back
• Before you jump, sit the hips back slightly, chest up, eyes forward.
• Drive through glutes and quads, swing the arms, and land softly with knees bent.
• Think: “quiet landing” – if it sounds loud, you’re probably landing too stiff.
4️⃣ Breathe on purpose
• Exhale as you jump, qu...
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