Assisted Dips vs Cobra Push-up
Which one fits your Chest workout plan?
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Planfit users log Assisted Dips more often — 13,620 sessions vs 283. Compare Chest form, muscles worked, and when to use each.
Compare the benefits of Assisted Dips and Cobra Push-up and pick the one that fits your Chest workout.
Assisted Dips vs Cobra Push-up: Which Do Planfit Users Choose?
Based on randomly selected data from 1 million completed workouts, Planfit users log Assisted Dips more often — 13,620 sessions compared to 283 for Cobra Push-up.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Assisted Dips and Cobra Push-up differ in the muscles they work, the equipment they need, and how hard they are to learn — the comparison below covers each.
How Assisted Dips and Cobra Push-up Differ
| What differs | Assisted Dips | Cobra Push-up |
|---|---|---|
| Equipment | a machine | bodyweight only |
| Difficulty | 1 of 5 | 2 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 13,620 sessions | 283 sessions |
How to Do Assisted Dips
Assisted Dips Muscles Worked: Chest
Form
- 1. Please slowly lower down while keeping your shoulders fixed down.
- 2. If you go down too much, you may injure your shoulders, so please gradually increase your range of motion.
- 3. Return to the starting position while engaging your core.
Coach's Tips
- If you go down too much, you could injure your shoulders, so please be careful.
For a full Assisted Dips guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Assisted Dips exercise guide.
How to Do Cobra Push-up
Cobra Push-up Muscles Worked: Chest
Form
- 1. Lie face down on the floor with your hands under your shoulders.
- 2. Extend your arms and lift your upper body.
- 3. Slowly return to the original position.
Coach's Tips
- Be careful not to strain your shoulders.
For a full Cobra Push-up guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Cobra Push-up exercise guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for Chest, Assisted Dips or Cobra Push-up?
Planfit users log Assisted Dips more often — 13,620 sessions against 283 for Cobra Push-up. Both train Chest, so pick the one that matches the equipment you have and the muscles you want to load.
What equipment do Assisted Dips and Cobra Push-up need?
Assisted Dips needs a machine, and Cobra Push-up needs bodyweight only.
Which is easier to start with?
Assisted Dips is the easier place to start. Move to Cobra Push-up once your form holds up.
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