Cobra push-ups

How to do it

1. Set upLie on your front with your hands flat beside your ribs and the tops of your feet on the floor.
2. MovePress your chest up off the floor into a low cobra, keeping your hips down, then lower back with control. It's a back extension helped by your arms.
3. Watch forPushing up so high that you crank your lower back. Lift only as far as feels easy on the spine.

Easier or harder

Easier

Superwoman arm raises: no pressing, just arms lifting.

Harder

Half-pushup to superman pose: add a push-up first.

What it works

Muscles

Back, Glutes & hamstrings

Position

Face down

Intensity

Easy Easy

Impact

No jumping

Swap it for

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

In these workouts

• Beginner HIIT Workout (No Equipment)