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Cat-Cow Stretch is a moderate bodyweight exercise. It targets spine. This exercise appears in 133 workouts on StarFit.

Cat-Cow Stretch demonstrated by Beth Hannam
45s clipBeth Hannam

Cat-Cow Stretch

moderateyogaIn 133 workouts

Target Areas

spine

How to Do Cat-Cow Stretch

  1. 1

    really push the ground away

  2. 2

    hips over your knees and then shoulders over your wrists

  3. 3

    dip the belly of the heart of the chest, the chin forward.

  4. 4

    Round your spine. Pull your tail bone in towards the breastbone.

  5. 5

    dome through the upper back, tuck your chin in towards your chest

  6. 6

    take a dip of the belly lift the heart lift the chest the chin forward

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Frequently Asked Questions

What muscles does Cat-Cow Stretch work?

Cat-Cow Stretch primarily targets spine.

How do I do Cat-Cow Stretch with proper form?

Key form cues for Cat-Cow Stretch: really push the ground away hips over your knees and then shoulders over your wrists

What equipment do I need for Cat-Cow Stretch?

Cat-Cow Stretch is a bodyweight exercise that requires no equipment. You can do it anywhere with enough space to move comfortably.

Is Cat-Cow Stretch suitable for beginners?

Cat-Cow Stretch can be adapted for all levels. Beginners should start slowly, focus on proper form, and listen to their body throughout the movement.