Demo & instructions
Butterfly Stretch
Also known as: Seated Groin Stretch, Bound Angle Stretch
Instructions
A seated stretch for the inner thighs. With the soles of your feet together, the knees relax outward under their own weight — gentle, simple, and easy to adjust.
- Movement
- Stretch
- Type
- Isolation
- Level
- Beginner
- Typical range
- 20–60 sec
Setup
- 1Sit tall on the floor and bring the soles of your feet together in front of you.
- 2Hold your ankles or feet and let your knees fall out to the sides.
- 3Move your feet further away if the position feels too strong.
Execution
- 1Lengthen your spine and let your knees relax toward the floor.
- 2For a little more, hinge forward slightly from the hips with a long back.
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Training use
Strength
Muscle building
Endurance
Conditioning
