Form guide
How to Do Cat-Cow
Flowing spinal mobility movement to loosen a stiff back.
- Level
- Beginner
- Equipment
- No Equipment
- Impact
- Low impact
- Muscles worked
- Back
- Core
Step by step
- 1Start on hands and knees.
- 2Inhale as you drop your belly and lift your chest.
- 3Exhale as you round your spine toward the ceiling.
Common mistakes
- Moving only the neck.
- Rushing the breath.
Alternatives
Put it to work
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