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2017 seems to be the year of the bootayyy. Seriously; I've never seen so many photos of butts on Instagram with the the hashtag #bootygains in my life. Clearly its the new hottest trend and everyone wants a bandonk-a-donk like Kim Kardashian, which is why I've highlighted 4 of my favorite and BEST butt and leg exercises to help you grow, tone, and lift your booty. To boot, these exercises can be done from anywhere in less than 10 minutes with minimal to no equipment. No gym or weights are required. However, if you do have access to weights or a medicine ball, they will increase each exercises intensity.

Before you dive into the video, check out a full description of each exercise with my recommended amount of sets and reps below:

1. Squats- Using weight or no weight (if using weight start with a set of free weights between 10-20 pounds each and hold them in front of your body) place your feet slightly wider than hip distance apart with your toes slightly turned out. Shifting your weight into your heels, sit back like you're sitting into a chair until you get to 90 degrees. Stand up squeezing your butt, slightly thrusting your hips forward to engage your lower abs. Throughout this exercise make sure your knees never go past your toes. Also make sure your knees do not buckle in. Actively drive your knees out to the sides if this is happening.

Sets and Reps- If using weights, perform 2 sets of 10-15 reps. If using no weight, perform 3 sets of 15-20 reps.

*MODIFICATION*- If struggling to get to 10 reps, drop or reduce the weight. Widen your stance if it's hard to sit back or to get to 90 degrees.

2. Walking Lunges- Using weight or no weight (if using weight start with a set of free weights between 10-20 pounds each. Can place the weights to the side, or if you’re using kettlebells can rack them in front), take a step forward forming a 90 degree angle with your front and back legs. Step up to a standing position. Repeat alternating legs, making sure your back knee drops and your front knee never goes over your toes.

Sets and Reps- If using weights, perform 2 sets of 10-15 steps. If using no weight, perform 3 sets of 15-20 steps.

*MODIFICATION*- If struggling to get to 10 reps, drop or reduce the weight. Can also reduce the depth of your lunge.

3. Butt Lifters- On a mat get into a tabletop position, placing your wrists beneath your shoulders and your knees beneath your hips (you will look like a table). Raise one leg into the air until you get to 90 degrees. Point your toe to engage your calf. Lift and lower 1 inch engaging your abs and keeping your hips square to the mat. Repeat on the other leg.

Sets and Reps- Perform 2-3 sets of 15-20 reps.

*MODIFICATION*- Reduce to 2 sets of 10-15 reps.

4. Bridges- Lying flat on your back walk your heels in until your fingertips can brush them. Place your feet hip distance apart with your toes pointing straight forward. Place your arms flat on the mat, squeezing your shoulder blades back and down. Inhale and lift your hips as high as they will go, squeezing your butt and pushing your arms into the mat. Focus on placing the weight into your heels when you lift.

Sets and Reps- Perform 2-3 sets of 15-20 reps.

*MODIFICATION*- Reduce to 2 sets of 10-15 reps.