How to Do Cobra Push Up

Cobra Push Up is a core exercise using bodyweight, listed as beginner in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

Primary muscle

Core

Equipment

Bodyweight

Difficulty

Beginner

01 / Move with control

How to perform

How to do Cobra Push Up

  1. 01Lie prone on the floor with the palms flat next to the ribs.
  2. 02Press the tops of the feet into the ground and engage the glutes.
  3. 03Straighten the arms to lift the chest toward the ceiling while keeping the pelvis grounded.
  4. 04Draw the shoulders away from the ears and look slightly upward.
  5. 05Lower the torso back to the floor with the elbows tucked close to the sides.

Same guidance shown inside the A90 app

02 / Anatomy

Muscles worked by Cobra Push Up

Primary Stabiliser Inactive

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Primary movers

  • Core Stabilises the spine and transfers force.

Stabilisers

  • Lower back Stabilises the spine during lifts and bends.
  • Forearms Grips and stabilises the wrist under load.

03 / A90 Coach

A90 Coach tip

Keep the hips in contact with the floor to maximize the stretch through the abdominal wall and hip flexors.

Same coaching engine used inside the A90 app

05 / FAQ

Cobra Push Up questions

What muscles does Cobra Push Up work?

Cobra Push Up is catalogued as a core exercise in A90 Training Club, with the core as its primary muscle group.

How do you do Cobra Push Up correctly?

Lie prone on the floor with the palms flat next to the ribs. Press the tops of the feet into the ground and engage the glutes. Straighten the arms to lift the chest toward the ceiling while keeping the pelvis grounded. Draw the shoulders away from the ears and look slightly upward. Lower the torso back to the floor with the elbows tucked close to the sides.

What is the A90 coach tip for Cobra Push Up?

Keep the hips in contact with the floor to maximize the stretch through the abdominal wall and hip flexors.

Is Cobra Push Up suitable for beginners?

Cobra Push Up is rated beginner in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

Do you need equipment for Cobra Push Up?

No. Cobra Push Up is listed as a bodyweight movement in the A90 catalogue, so you can train it with no kit.

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