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Exercise

Cat Stretch

Also known as: cat pose, cat cow, cat camel

Cat Stretch — position 1Cat Stretch — position 2

Cat Stretch is an exercise for the lower back. Main target: lower back. Also works: middle back and traps. No equipment needed — just your bodyweight.

EquipmentBodyweight
MovementStatic hold
CategoryStretching

Muscles worked

Muscles worked in the Cat Stretch: primary in bright, secondary in light
Primary
Lower back
Secondary
Middle backTraps

How to do it

  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.

Used in these programs

Daily Stretching and Mobility Routine

15 minutes of full-body stretching: back, hips, hamstrings, shoulders and calves. In the morning or after training.

Beginner · 7 times a week · Home

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Alternatives with other equipment

Lower Back-SMR
Foam roll
Lower back
Pyramid
Exercise ball
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Hyperextensions (Back Extensions)
Other
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Rack Pull with Bands
Barbell
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Lever Back Extension
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