Cat-Cow Pose: Thoracic Spine Mobility & Back Health Stretch for Better Golf Movement
A yoga-inspired drill to loosen the spine and hips, improve flexion and extension, and reduce back pain. Helps golfers move freely before play or practice.
Key Points
Setup & Execution:
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Hands under shoulders, knees under hips, neutral spine.
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Cow pose: Arch spine, lift chin and chest, look up — hold 2–3 seconds.
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Cat pose: Tuck hips, round spine, bring chin to chest — hold 2–3 seconds.
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Repeat slowly, focusing on control and full range of motion.
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Purpose:
Cat-Cow Pose — commonly used in yoga and now a staple in golf-specific training.
Enhances thoracic spine mobility and overall spinal health; helps reduce lower back pain and improves movement quality for golfers.
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Improves spinal flexion and extension.
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Loosens up the back and hips.
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Helps golfers move more freely and feel better before play or practice.
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