Barbell Pullover vs Cobra Push up

Maximizing Your Chest Workout Plan

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Cobra Push-up is the easier place to start — difficulty 2 of 5 vs 5. Compare Chest form cues and when to progress.

Customize Your Chest Workout: Explore the Benefits of Barbell Pullover and Cobra Push up for Better Comparison.

Planfit Users' Choice about Barbell Pullover vs Cobra Push up : Which is Better?

Based on randomly selected data from 1 million completed workouts, Planfit users log Cobra Push up more often — 283 sessions compared to 147 for Barbell Pullover.

Popularity is not the whole answer. Barbell Pullover and Cobra Push up differ in the muscles they load, the equipment they need, and how hard they are to learn — the comparison below covers each.

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How to Barbell Pullover

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Barbell Pullover muscles worked: Chest

Form

  1. 1. Slowly lower the barbell over your head.
  2. 2. At this time, your chest and back should be sufficiently stretched.
  3. 3. Slowly lift the barbell to return to the starting position.

Coach's Comment

  1. If you can't lower the barbell all the way to the top of your head, please lower it as much as you can without overexerting yourself.

If you want to know a detailed guide to Barbell Pullover, alternative exercises, and its benefits, check it out here. Check out the Barbell Pullover Guide page of our blog!

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How to Cobra Push up

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Cobra Push up muscles worked: Chest

Form

  1. 1. Lie face down on the floor with your hands under your shoulders.
  2. 2. Extend your arms and lift your upper body.
  3. 3. Slowly return to the original position.

Coach's Comment

  1. Be careful not to strain your shoulders.

If you want to know a detailed guide to Cobra Push up, alternative exercises, and its benefits, check it out here. Check out the Cobra Push up Guide page of our blog!

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