Glutes · Body weight · Advanced
How to do Pike-to-cobra Push-up
The pike-to-cobra push-up is a dynamic bodyweight exercise that combines elements of a push-up, pike, and cobra pose. It targets the glutes primarily, while also engaging the core, shoulders, and triceps. The movement requires transitioning between an inverted V (pike) position and a cobra pose, demanding strength, flexibility, and coordination.
- Primary muscle
- Glutes
- Equipment
- Body weight
- Level
- Advanced
- Category
- Legs
How to do Pike-to-cobra Push-up, step by step
- Start in a push-up position with your hands slightly wider than shoulder-width apart and your feet together.
- Engage your core and lift your hips up towards the ceiling, forming an inverted V shape with your body.
- Lower your upper body towards the ground by bending your elbows, keeping them close to your body.
- As you lower down, shift your weight forward and transition into a cobra pose by straightening your arms and lifting your chest up.
- Reverse the movement by bending your elbows and lowering your chest back down towards the ground.
- Push through your hands to return to the inverted V position.
- Continue the movement by lowering your hips back down towards the ground, returning to the starting push-up position.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Track Pike-to-cobra Push-up in SPLYT
Pike-to-cobra Push-up is already in SPLYT’s exercise library. Log your sets, reps and weight on iPhone or Apple Watch, with last time’s weights already filled in.
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