I write about fitness for a living, but if there’s one move I can’t stand, it’s burpees. Sure, it’s a powerhouse move that hits your upper body, lower body and core, but nobody has ever wanted to do more burpees, and if, like me, you’d rather skip them, you’ve come to the right place.
Below, I’ll walk you through my low-impact alternative — the caterpillar to sumo squat exercise. This move might not send your heart rate soaring in the same way as a set of burpees will, but it’ll work your entire body, while also focusing on your hamstring flexibility and shoulder stability.
