“Cat” is probably the most useful exercise of all, because it involves the most parts of the body. It affects the entire area of ​​the abdomen and thighs. In addition, it is very helpful for those who have back problems. Most people have back pain because they have weak abdominal muscles, and the back does the work that they should be doing. Strengthening the muscles of the abdomen, you relieve tension from the back.
Starting pose: get down on your hands and knees. Palms should be on the floor, arms and back straight. Keep your head up, look straight ahead. Perform a breathing exercise, hold your breath, draw in your stomach and take the main pose.

Basic pose: tilt your head. At the same time, arch your back, raising it as high as possible to look like an angry cat. Hold this position for eight to ten counts. Exhale and relax your back. Repeat the exercise three times.

Do’s and Don’ts

• When performed correctly, this exercise looks like one smooth rolling motion of the body from the abdomen to the back.