Bench Cable Fly vs Kneeling Cobra Push-up
Which one fits your Chest workout plan?
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Planfit users log Kneeling Cobra Push-up more often — 371 sessions vs 49. Compare Chest form, muscles worked, and when to use each.
Compare the benefits of Bench Cable Fly and Kneeling Cobra Push-up and pick the one that fits your Chest workout.
Bench Cable Fly vs Kneeling Cobra Push-up: Which Do Planfit Users Choose?
Based on randomly selected data from 1 million completed workouts, Planfit users log Kneeling Cobra Push-up more often — 371 sessions compared to 49 for Bench Cable Fly.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Bench Cable Fly and Kneeling 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 Kneeling Cobra Push-up Differ
| What differs | Bench Cable Fly | Kneeling Cobra Push-up |
|---|---|---|
| Muscles worked | chest, biceps, and front delts | chest, triceps, and front delts |
| Equipment | a machine | bodyweight only |
| Difficulty | 4 of 5 | 4 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 49 sessions | 371 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 Kneeling Cobra Push-up
Kneeling Cobra Push-up Muscles Worked: Chest
Form
- 1. Kneel down and place your hands under your shoulders.
- 2. Extend your arms and lift your upper body.
- 3. Slowly return to the original position.
Coach's Tips
- Stretch your arms straight.
For a full Kneeling Cobra Push-up guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Kneeling Cobra Push-up exercise guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for Chest, Bench Cable Fly or Kneeling Cobra Push-up?
Planfit users log Kneeling Cobra Push-up more often — 371 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 Kneeling Cobra Push-up work the same muscles?
Not quite. Bench Cable Fly loads chest, biceps, and front delts, and Kneeling Cobra Push-up loads chest, triceps, and front delts.
What equipment do Bench Cable Fly and Kneeling Cobra Push-up need?
Bench Cable Fly needs a machine, and Kneeling Cobra Push-up needs bodyweight only.
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