Weighted Dips 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 Weighted Dips and Cobra Push-up and pick the one that fits your Chest workout.
Weighted Dips vs Cobra Push-up: Which Do Planfit Users Choose?
Based on randomly selected data from 1 million completed workouts, Planfit users log Weighted Dips more often — 371 sessions compared to 283 for Cobra Push-up.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Weighted Dips 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 Weighted Dips and Cobra Push-up Differ
| What differs | Weighted Dips | Cobra Push-up |
|---|---|---|
| Equipment | a dip bar | bodyweight only |
| Difficulty | 5 of 5 | 2 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 371 sessions | 283 sessions |
How to Do Weighted Dips
Weighted Dips Muscles Worked: Chest
Form
- 1. Please slowly lower down while keeping your shoulders fixed down.
- 2. If you go down too much, you may injure your shoulders, so please gradually increase your range of motion.
- 3. Return to the starting position while engaging your core.
Coach's Tips
- 1. This is a very advanced exercise, so please try it when dips are too easy for you.
- 2. Be careful not to go down too much, as it can injure your shoulders.
For a full Weighted Dips guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Weighted Dips 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, Weighted Dips 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.
What equipment do Weighted Dips and Cobra Push-up need?
Weighted Dips needs a dip bar, and Cobra Push-up needs bodyweight only.
Which is easier to start with?
Cobra Push-up is the easier place to start. Move to Weighted Dips once your form holds up.
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