Stretching · Warm Up

Cat–Cow

Start on hands and knees with a neutral spine. Alternate a gentle spinal arch and round while breathing slowly.

Guidance available · anatomy loop in review

Muscles involved

Stretch focus

PrimaryLower back
SecondaryAbsTraps

The ShaOS anatomy illustration and movement loop are still in review.

How to perform it

  1. Start on hands and knees with a neutral spine.
  2. Alternate a gentle spinal arch and round while breathing slowly.

Helpful cue

  • Move one vertebra at a time.

Do

  • Keep elbows straight without locking.

Avoid

  • Do not chase range through pain.