How to Do Folded Butterfly Pose

A beginner-friendly lower body and hip mobility exercise that primarily targets the inner thighs and hip flexors while helping to improve flexibility, reduce lower-body tension, and promote relaxation in the hips and lower back.

Exercise Details

Level

Beginner

Primary Skill

Flexibility

Correct Form

1. Start in Butterfly, feet together, knees to the side, hands holding feet, thighs to the ground.
2. Bend forward from the hips.
3. Stretch your hands on the floor in front of you.

Common Mistakes

Don't lift your hips off. Ground your sitting bones as you stretch forward.

Pro Tips

1. Reach further forward with each exhale, let gravity help deepen the stretch.
2. If you feel uncomfortable in the pose, slide your feet farther away from your groin.

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