CAT, LEVEL 3
4 reps
Springs: 2 short springs from
above on Push-through Bar
Focus
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Breath – exhale roll down, inhale to extend out, exhale pull back, inhale uncurl.
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Spinal flexibility
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Scapula stability/mobility
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Abdominal hollowing and lift
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Coordination of breath with full spinal mobility
Precautions
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Back injuries, shoulder injuries, knee injuries, and osteoporosis
Prerequisites
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Mat – Cat/camel stretch
Starting Position
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Kneeling on table, hands on Push-through Bar with the bar close to the body.
Standard Exercise
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Press bar down and roll the spine down beginning with top of head.
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Reach bar away as spine elongates into extension.
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Return by pulling abdominals in and curling spine back into flexion before stacking vertebra one
on top of the other to return to the starting position. (Keep the hips pressed forward over the
knees as much as possible.)
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