Standing and walking in that stance strengthens core muscles and hamstrings, while keeping the hands on the back of the head during the walk offers some minor resistance to the shoulders, biceps, and triceps. To do a platypus walk, you squat down at a 90-degree angle and direct your knees outward, not forward. Those areas will feel most of the burn, but the exercise will also work out other muscles, the trainer Sarah Otey told. The workout requires a ton of external hip rotation, which works out muscles in the glutes and thighs. Do the first set walking forward and the second set walking backward, which is easier because you don't have to fight the urge to turn your knees forward. Sure, the move may look a little funny, but this wide-legged waddle seriously builds your leg and glute muscles while stretching your hips. Then, take one step at a time with each foot. Platypus walks which involve coming into a deep sumo squat and walking forward and backward are aptly named because they imitate the signature waddle of the water animal on land. The knees must also be stacked on top of the ankle, with most of your weight sitting on the ankle. To do a platypus walk, you squat down at a 90-degree angle and direct your knees outward, not forward. Buy Plato and a Platypus Walk Into a Bar by Daniel Klein and Thomas Cathcart at Luddites Books & Wine, online or in our beautiful bookstore in Antwerp. The tricky part is getting the right form. Platypus walks don't require any equipment and can be done by anyone with a floor to walk on.

Remember that you will usually find platypus in the 'quiet' water - not near the rapids. There is an excellent concrete walking pathway beside the creek which is a pleasant walk.

Platypus walks work out the entire body but focus on muscles in the legs A platypus is a very timid creature and hard to spot at the best of times, but even harder here at Geeveston due to the dark tannin stained water. 'It's great for your inner thighs and butt,' Kirsch added. She did the first step walking forward and then walked backward for the second set. She took angular steps, while holding her hands on the back of her head. The workout involved Lopez standing in a wide stance with the knees turned outward.