Diamond Push Up vs Cobra Push-up
Which one fits your Chest workout plan?
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Planfit users log Diamond Push Up more often — 696 sessions vs 283. Compare Chest form, muscles worked, and when to use each.
Compare the benefits of Diamond Push Up and Cobra Push-up and pick the one that fits your Chest workout.
Diamond Push Up vs Cobra Push-up: Which Do Planfit Users Choose?
Based on randomly selected data from 1 million completed workouts, Planfit users log Diamond Push Up more often — 696 sessions compared to 283 for Cobra Push-up.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Diamond Push Up 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 Diamond Push Up and Cobra Push-up Differ
| What differs | Diamond Push Up | Cobra Push-up |
|---|---|---|
| Muscles worked | chest and triceps | chest, triceps, and front delts |
| Difficulty | 4 of 5 | 2 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 696 sessions | 283 sessions |
How to Do Diamond Push Up
Diamond Push Up Muscles Worked: Chest
Form
- 1. Please lower until your chest is just about to touch your hands.
- 2. Engage your arms and return to the starting position.
Coach's Tips
- 1. Please go down only as far as you can without straining your elbows.
- 2. Keep your core engaged to prevent your hips from dropping.
For a full Diamond Push Up guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Diamond Push Up 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, Diamond Push Up or Cobra Push-up?
Planfit users log Diamond Push Up more often — 696 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.
Do Diamond Push Up and Cobra Push-up work the same muscles?
Not quite. Diamond Push Up loads chest and triceps, and Cobra Push-up loads chest, triceps, and front delts.
What equipment do Diamond Push Up and Cobra Push-up need?
Diamond Push Up needs bodyweight only, and Cobra Push-up needs bodyweight only.
Which is easier to start with?
Cobra Push-up is the easier place to start. Move to Diamond Push Up once your form holds up.
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