09/09/2026
Most athletes think a slow burpee broad jump split means they need to move faster.
Usually it’s not speed..
It’s efficiency.
The 3 mistakes I see most on burpee broad jumps:
1️⃣ Going out too fast on the first few reps.
You rush the drop and jump early because adrenaline’s high, but your chest never fully touches, your jumps get sloppy, and you end up doing more reps than you think for the same distance.
To fix this: Hold back 5-10% on the first few reps versus what feels “comfortable”. Build a rhythm you can actually repeat for the full distance, not just the start.
2️⃣ No plan for how your jump distance should change as you fatigue.
Chasing big jumps early feels productive but burns your legs fast, so your jumps shrink later and you end up needing extra reps to cover the same ground.
To fix this: Pick a jump distance you can hold consistently rep after rep, even if it’s shorter than your “best” jump. Fewer, more efficient reps beats more, sloppier ones.
3️⃣ Treating every rep the same instead of pacing to the station ahead.
Redlining on burpees leaves you gasping and uncoordinated the second you stand up into whatever’s next.
To fix this: Use your last few reps to control your breathing on the way up, so you’re moving straight into the next station instead of recovering from this one.
Your speed might already be good enough,
But it’s the pacing and jump economy that’s costing you time.
Save this before your next race, it may be the difference between a PB or not.
