Butterfly Stretch

Exercise Overview

This is a stretch used to improve the flexibility of your inner thigh and groin. Start by sitting on the floor and spreading your thighs as far as tolerable while keeping the knees bent and feet together. Begin to lean your torso forwards while supporting your upper body with your forearms on your thighs. Hold a light stretch for 20-30 seconds. Hip adductors Adductor Longus Adductor Magnus Adductor Brevis Pectineus Gracilis

Muscles Involved

Hip AdductorsAdductor LongusAdductor MagnusAdductor BrevisPectineusGracilis

Related Conditions

Pes anserine bursitisGroin strain (only late stage recovery)Hip adductor strain (only late stage recovery)Hip abduction hypomobility

Equipment Needed

No equipment needed

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