Fitness
Cat-Cow Stretch
Cat-cow alternates spinal flexion and extension on hands and knees—rounding on exhale, arching on inhale—lubricating the spine and teaching segmental control before lifts or desk breaks.
Cat-cow alternates spinal flexion and extension on hands and knees—rounding on exhale, arching on inhale—lubricating the spine and teaching segmental control before lifts or desk breaks. Move slowly through ten to fifteen cycles; lead from pelvis, not only neck.
Use between sun salutations or every ninety minutes of sitting. Pair with breathing to downshift stress.
Common questions
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How fast should cat-cow move?
Slow enough to feel each vertebra—one to two seconds per phase beats rapid pumping.
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Is cat-cow enough back warm-up?
It is a start—add hip and shoulder drills before heavy spinal loading.
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