Lower BackBeginner

Cat Stretch

Stretching movement using No Equipment.

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Muscle guide

See the primary and supporting muscles.

The stronger highlight marks the main muscle associated with this movement. The lighter highlight marks supporting muscles.

Primary Lower BackSupporting Middle Back, Traps

Movement instructions

1
Position yourself on the floor on your hands and knees.
2
Pull your belly in and round your spine, lower back, shoulders, and neck, letting your head drop.
3
Hold for 15 seconds.

Technique guidance

Breathe slowly and evenly. Exhale as you ease into a comfortable range, and never use the breath to force a deeper position.

Use only a comfortable range; a stretch may feel like tension but should not feel sharp or joint-specific.
Come out of the position slowly and use support when balance is limited.

General guidance matched from movement type and equipment; it is not individualized coaching or medical advice.

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