Bench Cable Fly vs Cobra Push-up
Which one fits your Chest workout plan?
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Planfit users log Cobra Push-up more often — 283 sessions vs 49. Compare Chest form, muscles worked, and when to use each.
Compare the benefits of Bench Cable Fly and Cobra Push-up and pick the one that fits your Chest workout.
Bench Cable Fly vs Cobra Push-up: Which Do Planfit Users Choose?
Based on randomly selected data from 1 million completed workouts, Planfit users log Cobra Push-up more often — 283 sessions compared to 49 for Bench Cable Fly.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Bench Cable Fly 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 Bench Cable Fly and Cobra Push-up Differ
| What differs | Bench Cable Fly | Cobra Push-up |
|---|---|---|
| Muscles worked | chest, biceps, and front delts | chest, triceps, and front delts |
| Equipment | a machine | bodyweight only |
| Difficulty | 4 of 5 | 2 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 49 sessions | 283 sessions |
How to Do Bench Cable Fly
Bench Cable Fly Muscles Worked: Chest
Form
- 1. Please lower your hands to chest height with your arms slightly bent.
- 2. Slowly raise your hands to return to the starting position.
Coach's Tips
- 1. Please use light weights as this exercise can put strain on the shoulders.
- 2. If you experience shoulder pain, please stop and switch to a different exercise.
- 3. Be careful not to fully extend your arms.
For a full Bench Cable Fly guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Bench Cable Fly 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, Bench Cable Fly or Cobra Push-up?
Planfit users log Cobra Push-up more often — 283 sessions against 49 for Bench Cable Fly. Both train Chest, so pick the one that matches the equipment you have and the muscles you want to load.
Do Bench Cable Fly and Cobra Push-up work the same muscles?
Not quite. Bench Cable Fly loads chest, biceps, and front delts, and Cobra Push-up loads chest, triceps, and front delts.
What equipment do Bench Cable Fly and Cobra Push-up need?
Bench Cable Fly needs a machine, and Cobra Push-up needs bodyweight only.
Which is easier to start with?
Cobra Push-up is the easier place to start. Move to Bench Cable Fly once your form holds up.
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