Cat Cow Stretch demonstration gif

Instructions:

  • 1Start on all fours, with knees under hips and wrists under shoulders
  • 2Take a deep breath in and as you do, lower your belly towards the floor and lift your chest and eyes towards the ceiling
  • 3Breathe out slowly through your mouth, round your spine towards the ceiling, tuck your tailbone under and drop your head
  • 4Breathe in and return to the starting position
  • 5Repeat this sequence for your intended sets

Tips:

  • Perform this movement slowly and purposefully
  • Allow the breath to guide the movement
  • Always return to the neutral spine position between each repetition
  • Don't force your body into either the cat or cow position. Your range of motion will increase over time

Cat Cow Stretch Muscles Worked

Arms

Back

Core

Legs