The COBA Board is a patented home fitness platform that uses a 7° counterbalance incline to shift your body’s weight toward the posterior chain — your glutes, hamstrings, and core. This positioning activates the muscles you want to work while taking pressure off your knees and lower back. Using electromyography (EMG), university testing confirmed it engages glutes more effectively than traditional squats or lunges on flat ground.

COBA stands for counterbalance. Our patented and scientifically backed 7-degree incline puts your body in the perfect Counterbalanced position to finally get the results you want!

Traditional squats overload the quads and knees. COBA’s patented 7° incline shifts your center of gravity, engaging glutes and hamstrings first. The result: more activation, less joint stress, and better strength and tone.

Dr. Scott Lynn, Ph.D., Associate Professor at California State University, tested the COBA Board PLUS at The Center for Sports Performance, School of Kinesiology in Fullerton, California. The findings showed that the counterbalance squats done on a 7° incline were clearly more effective than regular squats, lunges, and deadlifts at targeting and activating the glutes and hamstring muscles. COBA’s incline and toe-raise puts your weight back on your heels.

This puts your body in a counterbalance position to target your posterior chain muscles and helps you achieve serious glute activation and the results you’ve been waiting for!

Yes. That’s part of what makes COBA unique. Its counterbalance design reduces pressure on your joints and improves alignment. The system was validated in a university biomechanics study by Dr. Scott Lynn, confirming its safety and efficiency.

Unlike bulky, static home gyms, the COBA Board focuses on biomechanics, not brute force. Its incline automatically corrects your form and distributes load safely, eliminating guesswork and reducing strain on the knees and quads. No mirrors, no trainers, no overthinking.

Set up is super easy! All orders come with an instruction manual, but we have an easy “HOW TO” video here to help you get started.

No! The beauty of our patented 7-degree incline is that it shifts the body into the perfect position for squats, lunges, and deadlifts so that you are activating your glutes and hamstrings instead of overtraining quads and putting stress on your knees and joints.

Weight: 12 lbs
Width (left to right): 26″
Height (top to bottom): 20″
Thickness (highest point): 4″

While the COBA Board is a strength training machine, it is also loved by those who follow Pilates and reformer Pilates. It is gentle on your body and helps to strengthen, lengthen & sculpt your booty, legs, and body in a similar way to a reformer machine, especially when doing high reps with lower weight.

Yes! The COBA Board is a family-owned and operated business that started on Kickstarter. The COBA Board was invented by Jim Duffy, a former Division 1 and professional hockey player, and his daughter Jordan Duffy, a former entertainment host, fashion editor & fitness enthusiast who co-founded the business with him. His second daughter, Sasha, helps to run all things customer service, so it truly is a father & daughter(s) team. At COBA you are always talking to real people.

We can’t wait for you to be a part of the COBA family!

While it was originally designed to target glutes and hamstrings, the COBA Board PLUS includes resistance bands that allow you to train your entire body — including arms, abs, shoulders, and legs — in one compact system.

Yes. You can perform over 40+ exercises that cover every major muscle group — all from home. Thousands of users have swapped gym memberships for COBA because it’s compact, affordable, and delivers visible results in minutes a day.

Only about 26” x 20” of floor space. The board weighs ~12 lbs, so it’s easy to move, store under a bed, or keep upright in a closet when not in use — perfect for apartments or home offices.

It primarily strengthens your glutes, hamstrings, and core, but with the included bands, you can also hit arms, chest, shoulders, and back. The decline option allows you to target quads intentionally for a balanced lower-body workout.

Absolutely. The low-impact design makes it ideal for all fitness levels. You can start with body weight or light bands and progress gradually. Many users in their 50s, 60s, and beyond use COBA safely at home.

Yes — always check with your doctor first, but many physical therapists incorporate COBA for post-rehab glute and hip strengthening. It helps rebuild stability without heavy loading on joints.

Each set includes under-board and over-band resistance options ranging from 20 lbs up to 90 lbs. You can mix and match to scale intensity for any fitness level.

Nope. Everything you need for a complete home workout — the board, resistance bands, and instructional videos — is included. No additional weights, cables, or racks required.

Yes. COBA combines resistance training and functional movement to build muscle, which increases metabolism and burns fat long-term. Short, consistent sessions (10–20 minutes) can produce real tone and strength gains.

Yes — it’s compact, lightweight, and portable. You can use it in your living room, bedroom, or office without cluttering your space.

Definitely. The adjustable resistance and universal platform work for all body types. It’s easy for partners to swap bands or exercises for personalized routines.

The board’s incline guides your body into the correct alignment automatically. Plus, the COBA team provides video workouts and form tutorials (like the one on YouTube) so you can train safely without a coach.

Yes — the PLUS model includes multiple resistance band anchors so you can perform presses, rows, curls, and core movements from the same platform.

The COBA Board focuses on lower-body activation, while the PLUS version adds expanded resistance bands and handles for upper-body and core training, turning it into a complete home gym system.

Built from heavy-duty molded composite with reinforced anchors, the COBA Board supports hundreds of pounds of resistance and daily use. It’s designed to last years with minimal maintenance.

All COBA Boards come with a 1-year limited warranty and a satisfaction guarantee. If it’s not for you, you can return it within the specified trial period.

Yes — most home gym machines cost thousands and take up an entire room. The COBA Board gives you research-proven results in a fraction of the space and price.

It can enhance them. By putting you in a counterbalanced position, the COBA Board increases glute and hamstring activation during these same movements — safer, smarter, and more effective.

No. It’s designed with non-slip, non-scuff feet and operates quietly, so you can use it on any hard surface without worry.

Yes — resistance bands and bodyweight training provide controlled, progressive resistance without the bulk or intimidation of metal weights.

Just wipe it down with a damp cloth and mild soap. The surface is durable and resistant to sweat and wear.

Yes — COBA offers free video workouts on YouTube and paid programs for structured routines. These include beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels.

Directly from cobaboard.com, or through approved online retailers. Each purchase includes the board, resistance bands, handles, and setup guide.

A study conducted at California State University, Fullerton found that squats performed on the COBA Board’s patented 7° incline activated glutes and hamstrings more effectively than traditional squats, lunges, and deadlifts on flat surfaces. The research validates what users feel — stronger engagement with less stress on joints.