Step by step instructions, muscle activation and variants for the Cat-Cow Stretch.
The cat stretch is a gentle spinal mobility exercise performed on all fours that rounds and flexes the spine to relieve tension in the lower and mid back. It is commonly used as a warm-up, cool-down, or rehabilitation drill and helps restore healthy range of motion through the entire vertebral column.
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The Cat-Cow Stretch is a foundational movement that builds strength and muscle through controlled, progressive overload. Train it 1 to 2 times per week with 3 to 5 working sets per session, gradually adding weight or reps as form holds up.