Cobra Push-up

Expert Advice

Keep your hips and thighs off the ground throughout the movement to fully engage the muscles of your upper body.

Begin in a traditional push-up position with your hands slightly wider than shoulder-width apart.
Lower your body down towards the floor, keeping your elbows close to your sides.
As you reach the bottom, arch your back, and push through your hands, extending your arms and lifting your chest towards the ceiling.
Your hips should stay off the ground, resembling the cobra pose in yoga.
Lower back down with control and repeat.

Primary

Lats20%

Glutes20%

Chest20%

Secondary

Shoulders15%

Hamstrings15%

Triceps10%

Equipment

Body weight

Exercise Type

Strength