Cat Cow

The Cat Cow, While a basic and easy, this stretch initiates mobility through both the spine and the scapula. It's a great movement for loosening and warming-up shoulders, thoracic spine, and neck.

Type Of Exercise: Mobility
Muscles: Intermediate
Difficulty: Shoulders, Trapezius, Middle Back, Lower Back
Equipment: Body Only

How To Cat Cow

Kneel on all fours with your wrists under your shoulders and your knees under your hips.
Keep your elbows straight, look up toward the ceiling, and arch your back as much as is comfortable.
Pause momentarily, tuck your chin, and round your back.
During the arch (cow), pinch your shoulder blades together.
During the curl (cat), spread your shoulder blades apart and pull the middle of your back strongly upward.
Keep your neck in line with the rest of your spine.
Repeat for reps.

Exercise: Table
Type of Exercise: Mobility
Muscles: Shoulders, Chest, Biceps
Difficulty: Beginner
Equipment: Body Only

Exercise: Table Rock
Type of Exercise: Mobility
Muscles: Shoulders, Chest, Biceps
Difficulty: Beginner
Equipment: Body Only