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Cat–cow

MobilityMobilityDifficulty ★GymHome / bodyweightClass-style circuitPoolCourt
2.3 MET
≈ 29 kcal per 10 min at 75 kg

How to do it

  1. On hands and knees, arch the spine up (cat) then let it sink (cow).
  2. Move with the breath.

Coaching cues

  • Segment through the whole spine

Common mistakes

  • Moving only the neck

Muscles worked

front view of the muscular system
front
back view of the muscular system
back
  • Lower back
  • Core
  • Upper back

Primary: Lower back, Core · Secondary: Upper back

Equipment

None