Cat Cow
Cat-Cow is a popular yoga exercise that mobilizes and stretches the back. It helps to mobilize the spine and improve back flexibility. The exercise alternates between the Cat and Cow positions.
Necessary equipment

Cat Cow - the correct execution
- Start in quadrupeed
- Bend your spine and pull your chin to your chest
- Stretch your back and look up
- Work slowly and controlled
- Try to work in your largest possible range of motion
The exercise Cat Cow is intended to be used as a mobility, warm up, cool down exercise.
Which muscles are trained by Cat Cow?
Primary trained muscles for Cat Cow
Lower Back - The erector spinae muscle runs along your spine and helps you extend your back and stand upright.
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