Cat Stretch

A kneeling stretch that rounds the spine upward to lengthen the back muscles.

How to do it

1. Start on all fours, hands under shoulders and knees under hips.
2. Round your spine up toward the ceiling.
3. Tuck your chin toward your chest.
4. Hold for 20 to 30 seconds, breathing steadily.

Tips

• Push the floor away with your hands to spread the shoulder blades.
• Relax and keep breathing throughout.

Muscles

Primary: Erector spinae

Secondary: Rhomboids, Traps