Cobra Push up Exercise Guide
Exercise Profile
- Target
- Chest
- Equipment
- Body weight
- Body Part
- Chest, Hips
- Primary Muscle
- Chest
- Secondary Muscles
- Pectoralis Major Clavicular Head, Back, Hips, Deltoid Anterior, Triceps Brachii, Hamstrings, Core
- Intensity
- medium
- Category
- strength
- Skill Level
- intermediate
- Estimated Calories
- 5
- Alternate Names
- Cobra Push-up
How to: Cobra Push up
- Start in a push-up position with hands aligned under your shoulders.
- Lower your body towards the ground, keeping your elbows close to your body.
- As you push up, arch your back and lift your head, mimicking a cobra position.
- Hold briefly at the top, then lower back down with control.
Common Mistakes
- Letting hips sag, which can strain the back.
- Not fully extending arms at the top of the push-up.
- Rushing through the movement instead of maintaining control.
Modifications
- Perform on knees to reduce intensity.
- Elevate hands on a surface to decrease the load on the chest.
Tips
- Keep your core engaged throughout the movement.
- Ensure proper alignment of your elbows to avoid strain.
- Breathe out as you push up and inhale on the way down.
Cobra Push up Alternatives
Tags
chest
push-up
strength
bodyweight
core
fitness