Incline Cable Fly vs Cobra Push-up
Which one fits your Chest workout plan?
Contents
Cobra Push-up is the easier place to start — difficulty 2 of 5 vs 5. Compare Chest form cues and when to progress.
Compare the benefits of Incline Cable Fly and Cobra Push-up and pick the one that fits your Chest workout.
Incline 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 147 for Incline Cable Fly.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Incline 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 Incline Cable Fly and Cobra Push-up Differ
| What differs | Incline Cable Fly | Cobra Push-up |
|---|---|---|
| Muscles worked | chest, biceps, and front delts | chest, triceps, and front delts |
| Equipment | a machine | bodyweight only |
| Difficulty | 5 of 5 | 2 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 147 sessions | 283 sessions |
How to Do Incline Cable Fly
Incline 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 strain your shoulders.
- 2. If you experience shoulder pain, stop and substitute with another exercise.
- 3. Be careful not to fully extend your arms.
For a full Incline Cable Fly guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Incline 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, Incline Cable Fly or Cobra Push-up?
Neither is clearly ahead — Planfit users log both at a similar rate. They both train Chest, so the choice comes down to the equipment you have and the muscles you want to load.
Do Incline Cable Fly and Cobra Push-up work the same muscles?
Not quite. Incline Cable Fly loads chest, biceps, and front delts, and Cobra Push-up loads chest, triceps, and front delts.
What equipment do Incline Cable Fly and Cobra Push-up need?
Incline 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 Incline Cable Fly once your form holds up.
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