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Pike to Cobra Push-Up Alternative

12 substitute exercises that target the same muscles

1
Full Planche demonstration

Full Planche
2
Boxing Jab demonstration

Boxing Jab
3
Medicine Ball Catch and Overhead Throw demonstration

Medicine Ball Catch and Overhead Throw
4
Jab Crosses demonstration

Jab Crosses
5
Handstand Walk demonstration

Handstand Walk
6
Kneeling Shoulder Tap Push-Up demonstration

Kneeling Shoulder Tap Push-Up
7
Landmine Kneeling Thruster Press demonstration

Landmine Kneeling Thruster Press
8
Handstand Push-Up demonstration

Handstand Push-Up
9
Full Planche Push-Up demonstration

Full Planche Push-Up
10
Alternate Punching demonstration

Alternate Punching
11
Handstand Push-Up against the Wall demonstration

Handstand Push-Up against the Wall
12
Handstand demonstration

Handstand

Criteria used to find exercise alternatives

Same target muscles

We rank alternatives highest when their primary muscles exactly match. i.e: same target muscle, different movement.

Full muscle overlap

Secondary muscles and synergists are scored too, keeping the overall movement pattern close to the original lift.

Equipment considered

Equipment overlap nudges similar-kit options up the list. But we include different-equipment alternatives too so you're never stuck.

What the Pike to Cobra Push-Up trains

Primary Deltoid Anterior Pectoralis Major Clavicular Head Triceps Brachii

Secondary Erector Spinae Quadriceps Rectus Abdominis

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