Definitions
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- noun A physical
exercise performed by bending over, performing asquat thrust , and returning to a standing position.
Etymologies
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Examples
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A burpee is a nasty bit of gear where you get into a push up position, before pulling your knees quickly up to your chest and driving up thru your heels so you leap about a foot off the ground.
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The burpee is the answer to many 'if you could only do one exercise …' lines of questioning - and with good reason.
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September 17th, 2008, 18: 49 pm just reading the word "burpee" makes my pulse rate skyrocket ... good post!
doggdot.us 2008
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September 17th, 2008, 18: 49 pm just reading the word "burpee" makes my pulse rate skyrocket ... good post!
doggdot.us 2008
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September 17th, 2008, 18: 49 pm just reading the word "burpee" makes my pulse rate skyrocket ... good post!
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KG - She didn't swear because there is a burpee penalty for doing so.
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And if you can do a burpee pull-up, all the better.
The Globe and Mail - Home RSS feed DAVE McGINN 2011
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Take the average guy, Mr. Gaver says, and have him do five burpee pull-ups three times a week.
The Globe and Mail - Home RSS feed DAVE McGINN 2011
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In a grueling burpee battle, Cassandra won, but poor sport Conda used the excuse that Cassandra cheated.
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Condolences and donations may be accessed online at www. albert-burpee.com.
Sun Journal top news 2010
dontcry commented on the word burpee
This is a seed company where I come from!! Although, now that I think of it, sprouting, planting, weeding, harvesting, canning... that IS a workout! Ha! I wonder if the Burpee folks have thought of this as a side product. "The Burpee Workout: Have the body of a farmer in 30 days -- AND a nice salad to boot!"
January 30, 2009