Butterfly stretch, illustrated in 3 steps
Use a clear floor area and a comfortable surface.

Hips

Butterfly stretch

A gentle hold for your hips and inner thighs, done on the floor. About 30 seconds.

Position
On the floor
Equipment
None
Time
About 30 seconds
Works
hips and inner thighs

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How to do butterfly stretch

  1. Set

    Use a clear floor area and a comfortable surface.

  2. 1

    Sit tall and settle into the butterfly position.

  3. 2

    Let your knees move toward the floor without pressing them down.

  4. 3

    Lean forward slightly if it feels comfortable.

Take care. Choose another exercise if floor sitting is not comfortable.

Gentle movement guidance, not medical advice. Stop if anything hurts.

Illustration adapted from Everkinetic / Workout Guide by Bryl Lim, shared under CC BY-SA 4.0.