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Butterfly Stretch

Sit tall, soles together, knees heavy, and hinge from hips.

Muscles

Primary
adductors
Supporting
gracilis, adductor magnus

Mechanics

Pattern
static stretch
Equipment
bodyweight
Geometry
Variable Range
Energy model
Aerobic Stability (>90s)
Target feel
Inner thighs lengthen while spine stays tall.
Progression
Hold feet and gently drive knees down through breath.
Regression
Move heels farther from hips.

Watch for

  • Pushing knees with hands
  • Rounding low back

Substitutions

  • Adductor Roll
  • Cossack squat
  • Adductor rockback
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