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Standing Cat Stretch

Exercise Tips

  • Do not arch your back too far, just until you feel the stretch
  • Relax your neck

Standing Cat Stretch

This exercise stretches your back and requires no equipment to perform.

Muscle Group

Back

Frequency

1 Day a Week to
5 Days a Week

Equipment

None

Cardiovascular Benefit

Low

Muscle Group: Back

Equipment: None

Minimum Frequency: 1 Day a Week

Maximum Frequency: 5 Days a Week

Cardiovascular Benefit: Low

Exercise Category: Back



Starting Position: Stand with your feet shoulder width apart, hands on the front of your hips.

  1. 1 Arch your back and hang your head until you feel a stretch in your back.
  2. 2 Hold the stretch for about five seconds, then return to starting position.
  3. 3 Repeat this exercise until you have completed all repetitions for the set.