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Static: Butterfly Stretch

Body Part: Groin

Equipment: None

Difficulty: Beginner

Description

Step 1: Sit on the floor with your knees bent and the soles of your feet together. Draw in the abs.

Step 2: Grasp your feet and ankles and slowly let your knees fall toward the floor.

Step 3: Slowly sit into the tallest position you can driving the chest up to the sky and pulling the body toward a forward leaning position using your elbows to press the thighs outward until a stretch is felt in the groin. Hold position for 20-30 seconds.

Step 4: Repeat on the other side. Maintain posture throughout. Keep a relaxed breathing pattern. Avoid letting the head fall forward and back or shoulders slouch.