Want toned legs? Woman who lost 30 kg shares 6 home workouts that helped her get in shape without gym. Watch

Weight loss coach Pavitra Vij has a solid leg and glute workout routine that helped her achieve a sculpted look. Read on to see all the exercises she swears by.

With so many lower-body exercises to choose from, you may occasionally suffer from decision paralysis when deciding which leg exercise is right for you? Should you do squats? Deadlifts? Lunges? Online weight loss coach and fitness trainer Pavitra Vij is here to help.

How to tone your legs at home

Pavitra's Instagram bio reads: “My journey to abs by loosing 30 kg with home workouts only. Follow for your daily dose of motivation.” In an Instagram post on January 15, 2025, she shared how you can 'train your legs at home with these exercises'. She showcased her transformation in before-and-after pictures of herself, writing, “How did my legs go from this to this?”

In the video, Pavitra worked out and suggested six leg exercises to target your glutes, hamstrings, quads, and more. From basic moves to more advanced exercises, there are enough leg exercises here to give you inspiration for your next lower-body workout. With exercises like glute kicks and glute bridges, you'll see improvements in glute shape and strength, while the stepper exercise will get your heart rate up and improve cardiovascular endurance.

Here's a breakdown of the exercises Pavitra listed:

1. Zercher squats – 10 reps, 3 sets

Targets quadriceps, hamstrings, glutes, and core muscles.

2. Stepper – 10 reps, 3 sets

It works legs, glutes, and cardiovascular endurance.

3. Walking lunges – 10 reps, 3 sets

Targets quadriceps, hamstrings, glutes, and hip flexors.

4. Stiff leg deadlift – 15 reps, 4 sets

Works hamstrings, glutes, and lower back muscles.

5. Glute kicks – 10 reps, 3 sets

Isolates and targets gluteus maximus muscles.

6. Glute bridge – 10 reps, 3 sets

It targets the gluteus maximus, hamstrings, and core muscles.

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