What is a platypus squat?

What is a platypus squat?

To do a platypus walk, you squat down at a 90-degree angle and direct your knees outward, not forward. The knees must also be stacked on top of the ankle, with most of your weight sitting on the ankle.

What muscles does platypus walk work?

“Platypus walks work your entire body, but primarily fire up your legs and glutes,” says Sarah Otey, C.P.T. an NYC-based trainer and instructor at Barry’s Bootcamp.

What is JLo’s exercise routine?

JLo has two personal trainers “Jennifer and I do a lot of platypus walks with a wide stance. Also known as a sumo walking squat. It’s great for your inner thighs and butt,” David said. He also adds single-leg deadlifts (ouch!) and boxing as well as Pilates movements.