Iron Butterfly
This ab exercise mainly works your abs, with help from your obliques. Watch the demo video, then follow the tips below.
Rep Range
Time Based
How to do Iron Butterfly
Start seated with knees bent and feet elevated off the ground. Lean back, but don't let your back touch the ground. Engage your core, lift your torso, and at the top, wrap your arms around your legs. Release and lean back without touching the ground.
Common mistakes
Avoid swinging or using momentum. Ensure movements are controlled, focusing on core engagement.
Breathing
Inhale as you lean back, exhale as you lift and wrap arms around legs.
Muscles worked
Primary Muscles
Abs
Secondary Muscles
Obliques
