Cat Stretch Exercise Guide
Exercise Profile
- Target
- Erector Spinae
- Equipment
- Body weight
- Body Part
- Back
- Primary Muscle
- Erector Spinae
- Secondary Muscles
- Latissimus Dorsi, Teres Major
- Intensity
- low
- Category
- flexibility
- Skill Level
- beginner
- Estimated Calories
- 2.5
- Alternate Names
- Feline Stretch
How to: Cat Stretch
- Begin on all fours with your hands under your shoulders and knees under your hips.
- Inhale and arch your back, allowing your belly to sink toward the floor (cow pose).
- Exhale and round your back, tucking your chin to your chest (cat pose).
- Repeat for several breaths, gently flowing between the two positions.
Common Mistakes
- Not fully arching the back
- Holding the stretch too briefly
Modifications
- Perform in a seated position if kneeling is uncomfortable.
- Support your weight with your hands on your thighs.
Tips
- Breathe deeply during the stretch.
- Focus on the movement of your spine.
Cat Stretch Alternatives
Tags
stretch
back
flexibility
erector spinae
beginner
yoga