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- Difficulty
- Beginner
- Movement type
- Strength
- Primary muscles
- Lower back Abs
- Secondary muscles
- Upper back Trapezius
- Equipment
- Mat
Cat Stretch
4 steps Updated 29/08/2026
Cat Stretch is a bodyweight exercise targeting Erector Spinae (Lower Back), Rectus Abdominis (Abdominals) using Yoga Mat.
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How to perform it
- Begin on your hands and knees in a tabletop position, with your wrists aligned under your shoulders and your knees aligned under your hips.
- Inhale deeply, then slowly arch your back upwards towards the ceiling, tucking your chin towards your chest and drawing your navel in towards your spine.
- Hold the arched position for a few seconds, feeling the stretch along your spine and back muscles.
- Exhale and slowly return to the starting tabletop position. Repeat the movement for the desired number of repetitions.
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Variations and related exercises
Back Lever
Bird Dog (Version 2)
Ceiling Look Stretch
Pretzel Stretch
Last updated: 29/08/2026
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