Incline Push Up vs Kneeling Cobra Push-up

Which one fits your Chest workout plan?

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Planfit users log Incline Push Up more often — 4,296 sessions vs 371. Compare Chest form, muscles worked, and when to use each.

Compare the benefits of Incline Push Up and Kneeling Cobra Push-up and pick the one that fits your Chest workout.

Incline Push Up vs Kneeling Cobra Push-up: Which Do Planfit Users Choose?

Based on randomly selected data from 1 million completed workouts, Planfit users log Incline Push Up more often — 4,296 sessions compared to 371 for Kneeling Cobra Push-up.

What most people do isn't always what fits you. Incline Push Up 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 Incline Push Up and Kneeling Cobra Push-up Differ

What differsIncline Push UpKneeling Cobra Push-up
Difficulty1 of 54 of 5
Sessions logged by Planfit users4,296 sessions371 sessions

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How to Do Incline Push Up

Incline Push Up demo video

Incline Push Up Muscles Worked: Chest

Form

  1. 1. Please lower down until just before your chest touches.
  2. 2. At this time, your forearms should be perpendicular to the floor.
  3. 3. Engage your chest and return to the starting position.

Coach's Tips

  1. 1. Please go down only as much as you can without straining your shoulders.
  2. 2. Keep your core engaged to prevent your hips from dropping.

For a full Incline Push Up guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Incline Push Up exercise guide.

Want to learn more about Incline Push Up?Exercise Guide

How to Do Kneeling Cobra Push-up

Kneeling Cobra Push-up demo video

Kneeling Cobra Push-up Muscles Worked: Chest

Form

  1. 1. Kneel down and place 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 Tips

  1. Stretch your arms straight.

For a full Kneeling Cobra Push-up guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Kneeling Cobra Push-up exercise guide.

Want to learn more about Kneeling Cobra Push-up?Exercise Guide

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better for Chest, Incline Push Up or Kneeling Cobra Push-up?

Planfit users log Incline Push Up more often — 4,296 sessions against 371 for Kneeling Cobra Push-up. Both train Chest, so pick the one that matches the equipment you have and the muscles you want to load.

What equipment do Incline Push Up and Kneeling Cobra Push-up need?

Incline Push Up needs bodyweight only, and Kneeling Cobra Push-up needs bodyweight only.

Which is easier to start with?

Incline Push Up is the easier place to start. Move to Kneeling Cobra Push-up once your form holds up.

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