It’s no secret that cats are one of the most flexible creatures on this planet. And when they stretch, they are able to contort their bodies into all kinds of positions. You only need to look at these hilarious photos of cats stretching to see what we mean. Our feline companions can really extend their flexible bodies to unbelievable lengths that oftentimes look so ridiculously funny. And if there’s only an Olympic event for stretching, cats would surely win the gold.
But why do cats stretch so much? Just like humans, animals can also benefit from stretching exercises. This activity increases blood flow and range of motion while it decreases muscle stiffness. Not to mention that relaxing feeling it gives that can help us reduce or manage stress. Cats, in particular, constantly stretch their bodies to get their muscles moving again after long periods of inactivity. On the average, our feline pets sleep between 12 and 16 hours a day, which is twice as much as we do. Prolonged idleness causes muscles to shorten and become tight. Furthermore, joints can become weaker and less flexible when they’re less active.
Salvador Dali’s Cat
![cats stretching salvador vali](https://www.awesomeinventions.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/cats-stretching-salvador-vali.jpg)
So once they wake up from their long slumber, the first thing they naturally do is stretch as much as they could. Since they have elastic bodies, they seem to stretch ‘till infinity. More surprisingly, they can also bend and twist their bodies as they stretch. So without further ado, here are the funniest examples of cats stretching in the most hilarious and most awkward positions.
He Can Play Tetris
![cats stretching tetris](https://www.awesomeinventions.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/cats-stretching-tetris.jpg)
“Found A Weird Reptile In My Bathtub”
![cats stretching bathtub reptile](https://www.awesomeinventions.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/cats-stretching-bathtub-reptile.jpg)
“Whatever Is Comfy I Guess”
![cats stretching super long legs](https://www.awesomeinventions.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/cats-stretching-super-long-legs.jpg)
“My Mother In Law’s Cat Sits On The Post Like This And Judges The Neighbours”
![cats stretching long neck](https://www.awesomeinventions.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/cats-stretching-long-neck.jpg)
“Sunset Sploot With Bonus Crossed Paws And Fancy Tail”
![cats stretching fancy tail](https://www.awesomeinventions.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/cats-stretching-fancy-tail.jpg)
The Chillest Of Them All
![cats stretching chilling like a boss](https://www.awesomeinventions.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/cats-stretching-chilling-like-a-boss.jpg)
“Our Sunbathing Cat Tiny Melting On The Porch”
![cats stretching planking on the porch](https://www.awesomeinventions.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/cats-stretching-planking-on-the-porch.jpg)
Long Cat
![cats stretching long body](https://www.awesomeinventions.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/cats-stretching-long-body.jpg)
Flexible Cat
![cats stretching coil body](https://www.awesomeinventions.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/cats-stretching-coil-body.jpg)
“When Your Cat Arrives In The Mail”
![cats stretching fit in a box](https://www.awesomeinventions.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/cats-stretching-fit-in-a-box.jpg)
“Every Time My Dad Stretches, Our Cat Likes To Join”
![cats stretching exercise](https://www.awesomeinventions.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/cats-stretching-exercise.jpg)
“Maylon And Jason”
![cats stretching super tall kitty](https://www.awesomeinventions.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/cats-stretching-super-tall-kitty.jpg)
“Shadow Is My Beautiful Grey Chonk, And Zelda Is The Weird Noodle Draped Over Her. This Picture Is Taken A Couple Years Old, From When Zelda Was An Adolescent Spaghetti”
![flexible kitties in hilarious positions limp as a noodle](https://www.awesomeinventions.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/flexible-kitties-in-hilarious-positions-limp-as-a-noodle.jpg)
“This Stretched Black And White Cat That’s Being Held Upside Down”
![flexible kitties in hilarious positions straight as a wood](https://www.awesomeinventions.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/flexible-kitties-in-hilarious-positions-straight-as-a-wood.jpg)
Those Legs
![flexible kitties in hilarious positions legs crossed](https://www.awesomeinventions.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/flexible-kitties-in-hilarious-positions-legs-crossed.jpg)
“It’s Unreal How Long This Boy Is”
![flexible kitties in hilarious positions unreal length](https://www.awesomeinventions.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/flexible-kitties-in-hilarious-positions-unreal-length.jpg)
“Compete Liquid Phase Established”
![flexible kitties in hilarious positions liquid phase](https://www.awesomeinventions.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/flexible-kitties-in-hilarious-positions-liquid-phase.jpg)
Almost Human Height Long
![flexible kitties in hilarious positions human height](https://www.awesomeinventions.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/flexible-kitties-in-hilarious-positions-human-height.jpg)
“Guys, Look How Long I Can Be”
![flexible kitties in hilarious positions long body](https://www.awesomeinventions.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/flexible-kitties-in-hilarious-positions-long-body.jpg)
“Exhausted After A Long Day Of Being A Cat”
![flexible kitties in hilarious positions floor mat](https://www.awesomeinventions.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/flexible-kitties-in-hilarious-positions-floor-mat.jpg)
Very Long Cat
![flexible kitties in hilarious positions head lower](https://www.awesomeinventions.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/flexible-kitties-in-hilarious-positions-head-lower.jpg)
Windowsill Sploot
![flexible kitties in hilarious positions windowsill sploot](https://www.awesomeinventions.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/flexible-kitties-in-hilarious-positions-windowsill-sploot.jpg)
“Ok Not Sure What She’s Trying To Do Here But It’s Cute”
![flexible kitties in hilarious positions yoga bend](https://www.awesomeinventions.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/flexible-kitties-in-hilarious-positions-yoga-bend.jpg)
“Meet Manasha, The World’s First Longcat Loaf”
![flexible kitties in hilarious positions snake like](https://www.awesomeinventions.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/flexible-kitties-in-hilarious-positions-snake-like.jpg)
“Summer Tora And Winter Tora”
![flexible kitties in hilarious positions elastic body](https://www.awesomeinventions.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/flexible-kitties-in-hilarious-positions-elastic-body.jpg)
“It’s Been A Loooong Day”
![flexible kitties in hilarious positions super long body](https://www.awesomeinventions.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/flexible-kitties-in-hilarious-positions-super-long-body.jpg)
“Hello, Is It A Snake?”
![flexible kitties in hilarious positions snake on the couch](https://www.awesomeinventions.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/flexible-kitties-in-hilarious-positions-snake-on-the-couch.jpg)
“My Cat Janeway Has Decided Her New Napping Spot Is In My Bathtub. I Went To Take A Picture And She Stretched At The Perfect Moment”
![flexible kitties in hilarious positions bathtub](https://www.awesomeinventions.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/flexible-kitties-in-hilarious-positions-bathtub.jpg)
“Eat Your Heart Out, Longcat”
![flexible kitties in hilarious positions longcat](https://www.awesomeinventions.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/flexible-kitties-in-hilarious-positions-longcat.jpg)