Exercise Guide
Butterfly Yoga Pose
intermediate
Exercise Visual
Butterfly Yoga Pose
Adductors • Body Weight
intermediateCategory
upper legs
Body Part
upper legs
Equipment
body weight
Target
adductors
Instructions
- 1
Sit on the floor with your legs extended in front of you.
- 2
Bend your knees and bring the soles of your feet together, allowing your knees to fall out to the sides.
- 3
Hold onto your ankles or feet with your hands.
- 4
Sit up tall and lengthen your spine.
- 5
Gently press your knees down towards the floor, feeling a stretch in your inner thighs.
- 6
Hold this position for a few breaths.
- 7
To release, slowly bring your knees back up and extend your legs.
Muscles
HamstringsAdductorsGroin