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Butterfly Yoga Pose

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Beginner

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Primary: Adductors accessibility Upper Legs
Hamstrings Groin

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Body Weight

Category

flexibility

Mechanic

isolation

Cal/min

3.1

Force

push

Butterfly Yoga Pose is a beginner single-joint isolation pushing exercise targeting the Adductors in the Upper Legs region. Performed using bodyweight, it falls under the flexibility category. Secondary muscles engaged include Hamstrings and Groin.

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1

Sit on the floor with your legs extended in front of you.

2

Bend your knees and bring the soles of your feet together, allowing your knees to fall out to the sides.

3

Hold onto your ankles or feet with your hands.

4

Sit up tall and lengthen your spine.

5

Gently press your knees down towards the floor, feeling a stretch in your inner thighs.

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Hold this position for a few breaths.

7

To release, slowly bring your knees back up and extend your legs.

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