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Butterfly Stretch demonstrationForm illustration

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Mobility / Bodyweight

Butterfly Stretch

A seated stretch for the inner thighs, pressing the soles of the feet together with the knees dropped out.

Equipment

Bodyweight

Experience

beginner

Movement

isolation

Primary musclesSecondary muscles

Hip Flexors

Instructions

  1. 01

    Sit tall and press the soles of your feet together.

  2. 02

    Let your knees drop out toward the floor.

  3. 03

    Hold your feet and sit up tall.

  4. 04

    Hold for 20 to 30 seconds, breathing steadily.

Choose a load and range you can control. These instructions are general guidance, not a substitute for individual coaching.