Cat to cow (Mobility)
Cat to cow (Mobility)
What you should feel?? When performed correctly, you will feel a mild stretch in the lower back and upper back areas. You shouldn’t experience pain in the spine and if you do consult your therapist.
Instructions:
- Start by kneeling on the ground with your arms shoulder width
- Arch your back up whilst tucking your chin
- Hold briefly and then relax, dropping your stomach and rotating your pelvis anteriorly
- Attempt to increase the range and stretch each time
- Repeat for the agreed amount of sets and reps
Main muscles targeted:
- Entire spine
- Pelvis
Main benefits:
A cat to cow stretch will help to regain and maintain mobility throughout the spine. It is for flexion and extension mobility in the frontal plane and is a safer alternative to many as it is supported and controlled.