Muscle Groups
- Abs and Core
- Back
- Neck
Purposes
- Stretches back
- Stretches front side of torso
Overview
The cat-dog stretch is perfect for anyone with an office job or after a long car ride. It helps improve flexibility of your spine which is essential for any type of movement or activity. This stretch can be performed anywhere, no equipment is needed. In between emails give the cat-dog stretch a try, it feels good.
Description
- Kneel down and place your hands down in front of you, keeping your back in a neutral position.
- Drop your head down.
- Round your back up as high as you can, tucking your tail bone down.
- Then Move to the opposite position by arching your back as much as you comfortably can, lifting your head.
- Then return to the neutral spine position.
Mistakes
- Not dropping the head during cat stretch
- Not lifting the head during the dog stretch
