Standing Cat Cow Stretch
A great exercise for improving thoracic spine mobility and activating core control without equipment.
Muscles worked
§ 01 · MusclesHow to perform
§ 02 · Steps- 01
Stand tall with your feet about hip-width apart and keep both feet grounded.
- 02
Place both hands behind your head with your elbows angled slightly forward.
- 03
Round through your upper back and torso, let your chin drop slightly, and bring your elbows toward each other.
- 04
Then lift your chest, extend your spine in a controlled way, look slightly upward, and open your elbows back.
- 05
Move smoothly back and forth with your breathing for 6–10 repetitions.
How to get started at the gym
§ 03 · SisuLiftStanding Cat Cow Stretch is ready to go in the SisuLift exercise library. The app builds you a program, suggests starting weights and shows this same animation during your workout at the gym.
- ·A ready training program based on your goal
- ·Starting weight suggestions and automatic progression
- ·Set logging and rest timer at the gym
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Tips
§ 04 · TipsKeep the motion focused on your spine rather than rocking from the hips. Open the chest and extend the back gently without forcing the neck or lower back.
A great exercise for improving thoracic spine mobility and activating core control without equipment.
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§ 05 · Same muscles
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