How to do the butterfly stretch

Instructions for butterfly:

Sitting on the floor with your back straight, bend your knees and drop your legs to the sides so the soles of your feet come together.
Grab your feet and ankles and lean forward, keeping your spine straight.

What does butterfly help with?

Flexibility

What areas does butterfly exercise?

Groin, Hips

How is butterfly performed?

Floor

When should you avoid butterfly?

Other stretches to explore:

Push Up Hold
Strength

Push Up Hold

Start in a push up position with your arms and leg...

Good For:
Airplane
Strength

Airplane

Start lying on your stomach with your legs straigh...

Good For:
Bridge Leg Lift
Strength

Bridge Leg Lift

Start lying on your back with your knees bent and ...

Good For:
Narrow Push Up Hold
Strength

Narrow Push Up Hold

Start in a push up position with your arms and leg...

Good For:
Leg Swings
Flexibility

Leg Swings

Stand with your feet hip-width apart and hold onto...

Good For:
Elbow Plank
Strength

Elbow Plank

Place your forearms on the floor with your elbows ...

Good For:
Child's Pose
Flexibility

Child's Pose

Start from a kneeling position with your toes toge...

Good For:
Toe Squat
Flexibility

Toe Squat

Start from a kneeling position with your knees and...

Good For:
Forward Fold
Flexibility

Forward Fold

Start with your feet shoulder-width apart, knees s...

Good For:

Discover Workouts that include butterfly: