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.
Difficulty
Equipment: Bodyweight
Duration: 30seconds
Calories: ~7.5/per minute
STRENGTH
Target Muscle
glutesLOWER POST
Secondary Muscles
coreshoulderstriceps
Instructions
- 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.
