MOBILITYThoracic Bodyweight
How to Do Cat-Cow
On hands and knees. Exhale and arch spine up like a cat. Inhale and dip spine down, lifting head and tailbone. Move with breath.
Step-by-Step Form Guide
Follow these cues for correct Cat-Cow form
1
Setup
On hands and knees
2
Movement
Exhale and arch spine up like a cat. Inhale and dip spine down, lifting head and tailbone
3
Lockout
Move with breath
Coaching Cues
✓Breathe — exhale into flexion, inhale into extension
✓Move vertebra by vertebra, not all at once
✓Exaggerate at both ends to maximize range
Muscles Worked
Primary: Thoracic
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