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StretchingBeginner

Butterfly Stretch

Equipment:Body Only

Muscles Targeted

Primary

Adductors

Secondary

Lower Back

Video Tutorial

How to Perform

  1. 1

    Sit upright on the floor with the soles of your feet together.

  2. 2

    Pull your heels as close to your pelvis as comfortably possible.

  3. 3

    Allow your knees to fall outwards towards the floor.

  4. 4

    Grasp your feet or ankles with your hands.

  5. 5

    Keep your back straight and chest up.

  6. 6

    To deepen the stretch, gently press your knees towards the floor using your elbows or hands, or lean forward slightly from the hips.

  7. 7

    Hold the stretch for the desired duration, breathing deeply.

  8. 8

    Avoid bouncing.