Stretching

Cat Stretch

The cat stretch is a beginner stretching exercise for your lower back, using just your body weight.

Main muscles
Lower back
Also works
Middle back, Traps
Equipment
Body weight
Level
Beginner
Cat Stretch, starting position
Start
Cat Stretch, end position
Finish

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.

Alternatives to the cat stretch

Child's Pose Body weight Dancer's Stretch Body weight Hug Knees To Chest Body weight Standing Pelvic Tilt Body weight Superman Body weight Crossover Reverse Lunge Body weight