Description:
The butterfly stretch opens the hips and inner thighs from a seated position.
Muscles Stretched:
- Adductors
- Inner Thigh
- Hip Flexors
How To Perform:
- Sit on the floor and bring the soles of your feet together.
- Let your knees fall out toward the floor.
- Hold your feet and gently press your knees down with your elbows.
- Sit tall and feel the stretch through the inner thighs.
- Hold and breathe slowly.
Benefits:
- Relieves tightness in the targeted muscles.
- Improves flexibility and range of motion.
- Supports better movement and posture.
- Helps the muscles recover between sessions.
Tips:
- Hold each stretch for 20 to 30 seconds.
- Breathe slowly and relax into the stretch.
- Stretch to mild tension, never to pain.
- Hold the position steady rather than bouncing.