Butterfly Yoga Pose
Learn how to do the Butterfly Yoga Pose with proper form and technique. This body weight exercise primarily targets your Adductors, with secondary emphasis on Hamstrings, Groin.
How to Do the Butterfly Yoga Pose
Follow these steps to perform the Butterfly Yoga Pose with correct form:
- 1Sit on the floor with your legs extended in front of you.
- 2Bend your knees and bring the soles of your feet together, allowing your knees to fall out to the sides.
- 3Hold onto your ankles or feet with your hands.
- 4Sit up tall and lengthen your spine.
- 5Gently press your knees down towards the floor, feeling a stretch in your inner thighs.
- 6Hold this position for a few breaths.
- 7To release, slowly bring your knees back up and extend your legs.
Butterfly Yoga Pose Muscles Worked
Primary
Secondary
Exercise Details
- Equipment
- body weight
- Body Part
- upper legs
- Category
- Extended
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Frequently Asked Questions
What muscles does the Butterfly Yoga Pose work?
The Butterfly Yoga Pose primarily targets your Adductors. Secondary muscles worked include Hamstrings, Groin. This makes it an effective exercise for developing your upper legs.
Do I need equipment for the Butterfly Yoga Pose?
No. The Butterfly Yoga Pose is a bodyweight exercise that requires no equipment. You can perform it anywhere with enough space.
How do I perform the Butterfly Yoga Pose with proper form?
Start by 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. Focus on controlled movement throughout the entire range of motion. See the full step-by-step instructions above for complete form guidance.
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