Burpee vs Jumping Jack
Maximizing Your Cardio Workout Plan
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Jumping Jack burns more per minute than Burpee — MET 9 vs 4. Compare intensity, joint impact, and form for both Cardio options.
Customize Your Cardio Workout: Explore the Benefits of Burpee and Jumping Jack for Better Comparison.
Planfit Users' Choice about Burpee vs Jumping Jack : Which is Better?
Based on randomly selected data from 1 million completed workouts, Planfit users log Burpee more often — 1,237 sessions compared to 275 for Jumping Jack.
Popularity is not the whole answer. Burpee and Jumping Jack differ in the muscles they load, the equipment they need, and how hard they are to learn — the comparison below covers each.
How Burpee and Jumping Jack Differ
| What differs | Burpee | Jumping Jack |
|---|---|---|
| Muscles worked | chest, quads, abs, calves, and triceps | quads, hamstrings, calves, chest, and front delts |
| Difficulty | 3 of 5 | 1 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 1,237 sessions | 275 sessions |
How to Burpee
Burpee muscles worked: Cardio
Form
- 1. Sit upright and place your hands on the front of your feet.
- 2. Stretch your legs back to create a straight line with your body.
- 3. Bring your legs back together and return to the first position.
- 4. Stand up using your leg strength, raise your hands high, and jump.
Coach's Comment
- 1. Engage your abs to keep your lower back straight and prevent lower back pain, making sure your lower back does not arch.
- 2. Be careful not to let your knees come together inward, and if the impact of jumping is too much, just lift your heels.
If you want to know a detailed guide to Burpee, alternative exercises, and its benefits, check it out here. Check out the Burpee Guide page of our blog!
How to Jumping Jack
Jumping Jack muscles worked: Cardio
Form
- 1. Please stand with your feet together and your arms by your sides.
- 2. Jump while simultaneously spreading your feet wider than shoulder-width apart and raising your arms above your head.
- 3. Jump again while bringing your feet together and lowering your arms to your sides.
Coach's Comment
- Jump with your knees slightly bent and keep tension in your shoulders.
If you want to know a detailed guide to Jumping Jack, alternative exercises, and its benefits, check it out here. Check out the Jumping Jack Guide page of our blog!
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for Cardio, Burpee or Jumping Jack?
Planfit users log Burpee more often — 1,237 sessions against 275 for Jumping Jack. Both train Cardio, so pick the one that matches the equipment you have and the muscles you want to load.
Do Burpee and Jumping Jack work the same muscles?
Not quite. Burpee loads chest, quads, abs, calves, and triceps, and Jumping Jack loads quads, hamstrings, calves, chest, and front delts.
What equipment do Burpee and Jumping Jack need?
Burpee needs bodyweight only, and Jumping Jack needs bodyweight only.
Which is easier to start with?
Jumping Jack is the easier place to start. Move to Burpee once your form holds up.
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