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Lower Back

Cat Stretch

Cat Stretch (Start)Cat Stretch (End)

A gentle spinal flexion stretch from hands and knees that loosens the back.

Primary musclesLower Back
Secondary musclesMiddle BackTraps

Setup

  1. 1Get on your hands and knees with your hands under your shoulders and your knees under your hips.
  2. 2Keep your back flat and your neck long.
  3. 3Spread your fingers wide.

How to perform

  1. 1Exhale and round your spine toward the ceiling.
  2. 2Tuck your chin and tailbone and press the floor away.
  3. 3Hold the rounded position for 20-30 seconds.
  4. 4Return slowly to a flat back.

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