Cobra pulses

How to do it

1. Set upLie face down and press up into a low cobra.
2. MovePulse your chest down a few centimetres and back up, keeping it off the floor the whole time.
3. Watch forUsing your arms to do all of it. Let your upper back hold the lift.

Easier or harder

Easier

Cobra push-ups: full rest on the floor between reps.

Harder

Swimmers: arms and legs off the floor.

What it works

Muscles

Back, Glutes & hamstrings

Position

Face down

Intensity

Easy Easy

Impact

No jumping

Swap it for

• Cobra push-ups
• Superman lift & pull back
• Superwoman arm raises
• Swimmers
• Half-pushup to superman pose
• Glute bridges both legs