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Cat Stretch

Stretching · No equipment · Beginner
Cat Stretch, starting positionCat Stretch, end position

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.

Works

Lower back

Also: Middle back, Traps

When to stop

Stop and rest if you feel chest pain or pressure, are more short of breath than you'd expect, feel dizzy or faint, or have sudden pain. If chest pain or faintness doesn't pass when you rest, call 911.

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