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Butterfly Yoga Pose

The Butterfly Yoga Pose is a bodyweight and mat exercise that targets the adductors, with the hip flexors and core assisting. Follow the 7 steps below and watch the demo to check your form.

Target muscles
Adductors
Also works
Hip flexors, Core
Equipment
Bodyweight, Mat
Body part
Upper legs

Step by step

  1. Sit on the floor with the soles of your feet pressed together.
  2. Pull your heels gently toward your pelvis while keeping your back straight.
  3. Allow your knees to fall outward naturally without forcing them.
  4. Hold the stretch for the desired duration.
  5. Maintain steady breathing and relaxed posture.
  6. Keep your shoulders down and chest lifted.
  7. Slowly release and return to neutral position.

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