Half Cobra Push-Up
The Half Cobra Push-Up mainly works the triceps and shoulders, with help from the lower back and traps. No equipment needed: it uses just your bodyweight.
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Half Cobra Push-Up Muscles Worked
Primary
Triceps (triceps brachii); Front Shoulder (anterior deltoid)
Secondary
Spinal Erectors (erector spinae); Mid Traps (trapezius, middle fibers)
How to do the Half Cobra Push-Up
Setup
Lie face down on a mat with your legs extended straight behind you, tops of the feet resting on the floor.
Place your hands flat on the floor directly under your shoulders with your elbows tucked closely in toward your ribcage.
Movement
Inhale as you press through your palms and use your upper back and triceps to lift your chest slightly off the floor, keeping your lower ribs and hips pressed down.
Keep your elbows pinned tightly against your sides throughout the entire range of motion.
Exhale slowly as you lower your torso back down with control until your chest lightly touches the mat.
Half Cobra Push-Up FAQs
What muscles does the Half Cobra Push-Up work?
The Half Cobra Push-Up mainly works the triceps and shoulders, with help from the lower back and traps. The main muscles are the triceps brachii and anterior deltoid.
What equipment do you need for the Half Cobra Push-Up?
None. The Half Cobra Push-Up is a bodyweight exercise, so you can do it anywhere.
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