Bar-Facing Burpee

Facing a loaded bar: chest to the floor, feet in, a two-foot jump over the bar and turn to face it again – the CrossFit standard beside the lateral Burpee Over the Bar.

Bar-Facing Burpee, illustrated

How to do it

Setup

Stand facing a loaded bar lying on the floor, toes a step from it.

Steps

  1. Drop to the floor with the chest touching down, facing the bar.
  2. Jump the feet in.
  3. Jump over the bar with both feet together.
  4. Turn to face the bar and start the next rep on the other side.

Common mistakes

Stepping over when the standard says jump: both feet leave together. Landing on the plates: clear the whole bar. Turning while in the air: land first, then turn.

Breathing

Exhale on the push-up and the jump.