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butterfly yoga pose

butterfly yoga pose is a common strength training exercise. Below are form tips, steps, and demos.

Steps

Step 1. Sit on the floor with your legs extended in front of you.

Step 2. Bend your knees and bring the soles of your feet together, allowing your knees to fall out to the sides.

Step 3. Hold onto your ankles or feet with your hands.

Step 4. Sit up tall and lengthen your spine.

Step 5. Gently press your knees down towards the floor, feeling a stretch in your inner thighs.

Step 6. Hold this position for a few breaths.

Muscles & body parts

Primary muscles

adductors

Secondary muscles

hamstringsgroin

Primary body parts

thighs

Common mistakes & warnings

Form & control

Avoid momentum and excessive swing; keep core stable; match breath to movement; control the eccentric phase.

Control breathing and core; keep a steady tempo.

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