Butterfly Stretch starting positionButterfly Stretch end position

Form guide

How to Do Butterfly Stretch

Seated stretch for the inner thighs and hips.

Level
Beginner
Equipment
No Equipment
Impact
Low impact
Muscles worked
Glutes
Hamstrings

Step by step

  1. 1Sit with the soles of your feet together.
  2. 2Hold your feet and let your knees drop toward the floor.
  3. 3Hinge forward slightly with a long spine.

Common mistakes

  • Pushing the knees down forcefully.
  • Rounding the back.

Alternatives

Put it to work

Routines with Butterfly Stretch