Adductors Upper Legs Body Weight #1494

Butterfly Yoga Pose

Animated demonstration

Butterfly Yoga Pose — Animated demonstration

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At a glance

Target muscle
Adductors
Body part
Upper Legs
Equipment
Body Weight
Synergist group
Hamstrings

Secondary muscles

Hamstrings Groin

How to perform

  1. 1

    Sit on the floor with your legs extended in front of you.

  2. 2

    Bend your knees and bring the soles of your feet together, allowing your knees to fall out to the sides.

  3. 3

    Hold onto your ankles or feet with your hands.

  4. 4

    Sit up tall and lengthen your spine.

  5. 5

    Gently press your knees down towards the floor, feeling a stretch in your inner thighs.

  6. 6

    Hold this position for a few breaths.

  7. 7

    To release, slowly bring your knees back up and extend your legs.

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