Home Gym ExercisesCat Pose
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| muscles: | Lower Back , Rectus Abdominis |
|---|---|
| auxiliary muscles: | Latissimus Dorsi , Trapezius , Teres Muscles , Deltoids , Obliques |
| required: | Doable Without Equipment And Weights |
| optional: | Fitness Mat |
| fitness level: | Easy |
| exercise type: | Stretching |
| Variations available (1) |
General And Specifics
- with this stretching exercise you can improve the flexibility of your spine and loosen tensions
Starting Position
- go on all fours
- the arms are stretched and the place hands below your shoulders on the ground
- the knees are placed below the hips
- your back is straight and parallel to the ground
Correct Execution
- arch the back up
- brace the abs and pull it towards the spine
- bring your chin to the chest and look to the knees
- hold the position for a bit
- relax the abs
- arch the back into the opposite direction
- raise the head
- the upper part of the chest points forward
- pause in this position, too