#1494 · Upper Legs · Adductors
Butterfly Yoga Pose
- Target
- Adductors
- Body part
- Upper Legs
- Equipment
- Body Weight
- MET
- 2.5
- Secondary muscles
- Hamstrings, Groin
Instructions
- Sit on the floor with your legs extended in front of you.
- Bend your knees and bring the soles of your feet together, allowing your knees to fall out to the sides.
- Hold onto your ankles or feet with your hands.
- Sit up tall and lengthen your spine.
- Gently press your knees down towards the floor, feeling a stretch in your inner thighs.
- Hold this position for a few breaths.
- To release, slowly bring your knees back up and extend your legs.
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