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Core

Cat-Cow

Alternating spinal flexion and extension on hands and knees for mobility.

  • Mobility
  • Spinal motion

Standard dose

Sets
2
Reps / hold
8–10
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How to do it

Follow the steps in order. Move in a comfortable range unless your provider said otherwise.

  1. Start on hands and knees.
  2. Round the spine toward the ceiling (cat) while exhaling.
  3. Then let the belly soften and look slightly up (cow) while inhaling.
  4. Flow smoothly between the two.