Cat Cow Stretch
A intermediate flexibility exercise targeting the Flexibility using bodyweight only.
Muscles Targeted
Primary
- SPINE MOBILITY
Secondary
- THORACIC MOVEMENT
How to Perform
- In quadruped, inhale to drop belly and look up (cow), exhale to round through thoracic and lumbar spine (cat). Move pain-free with a slow rhythm to warm the spine and reduce stiffness.
Safety Tips
- Warm up before performing this exercise
- Use appropriate weight for your fitness level
- Stop if you feel any pain
Common Mistakes
- Using too much weight
- Performing the movement too quickly
- Not maintaining proper form throughout
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