ASSISTED BUTTERFLY STRETCH

The assisted butterfly stretch is a stretch used to improve the flexibility of your inner thigh and groin. It is a modification of the basic Butterfly Stretch. Start by sitting on the floor with the target leg externally rotated. Elevate the foot with a yoga block and place a kettlebell on the inside surface of your knee. 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.

Muscles involved:

• Hip adductors

  • Adductor Longus

  • Adductor Magnus

  • Adductor Brevis

  • Pectineus

  • Gracilis

Related conditions:

• Pes anserine bursitis

• Groin strain (only late stage recovery)

• Hip adductor strain (only late stage recovery)

• Hip abduction hypomobility

• Functional hip impingement

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