Butterfly Stretch | Gymacetamol

Muscles Worked

Primary

Hip Flexors / Adductors

Secondary

Glutes

Quick Cues

1

Sit tall, soles of feet together

2

Press knees toward the floor

3

Lean forward for more stretch

4

Breathe deeply

Equipment Needed

Bodyweight

Common Mistakes

Rounding the lower back

Not sinking deep enough into the stretch

Letting the knees cave inward

Pro Tips

Lie on your back and cross one ankle over the opposite knee

Pull the bottom knee toward your chest to deepen the stretch

Hold for 30 seconds on each side to release the piriformis

Your Progress

Variations

Pigeon Stretch

90/90 Hip Stretch

Seated Glute Stretch