Wide Push Up vs Cobra Push-up
Which one fits your Chest workout plan?
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Cobra Push-up is the easier place to start — difficulty 2 of 5 vs 3. Compare Chest form cues and when to progress.
Compare the benefits of Wide Push Up and Cobra Push-up and pick the one that fits your Chest workout.
Wide Push Up vs Cobra Push-up: Which Do Planfit Users Choose?
Based on randomly selected data from 1 million completed workouts, Planfit users log Wide Push Up more often — 494 sessions compared to 283 for Cobra Push-up.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Wide 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 Wide Push Up and Cobra Push-up Differ
| What differs | Wide Push Up | Cobra Push-up |
|---|---|---|
| Difficulty | 3 of 5 | 2 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 494 sessions | 283 sessions |
How to Do Wide Push Up
Wide Push Up Muscles Worked: Chest
Form
- 1. Please lower yourself until your chest is just about to touch the ground.
- 2. Engage your chest and return to the starting position.
Coach's Tips
- 1. Please go down only as much as you can without straining your shoulders.
- 2. Keep your core engaged to prevent your hips from dropping.
For a full Wide Push Up guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Wide 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, Wide Push Up 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 Wide Push Up and Cobra Push-up need?
Wide 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 Wide Push Up once your form holds up.
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