'Raid' actress Tamannaah Bhatia’s Spain workout shows why simple strength still works

Tamannaah Bhatia is not reinventing fitness while training in Spain for her upcoming film, ‘Raid 2’. That is precisely why the moment has landed. A short workout clip circulating online shows the actor easing into controlled squats before transitioning straight into a run.

No filters. No flourishes. Just movement that serves a purpose.Shared by her trainer Siddhartha Singh on Instagram, the clip has drawn attention for what it leaves out as much as what it shows. There are no elaborate machines or stylised poses. The focus stays firmly on strength, balance, and movement that holds up outside the gym.

Inside the Spain training session

Singh captioned the video, Training Tamannaah Bhatia in Spain, adding, lower body means squats.

He followed that with a practical note, Then a piece to get ready for a run. The footage reflects that thinking. Bhatia moves with steady control through her squats, then runs alongside her trainer, keeping the session efficient and unembellished.Speaking to The Indian Express, orthopedic specialist Dr. Anup Khatri, senior consultant at Gleneagles Hospital, said routines like this underpin daily movement people often overlook.

The hips, glutes, and legs, he explained, “power routine tasks like getting up stairs, carrying items, and maintaining balance throughout the day.” Strengthening them, he added, “helps reduce strain on the knees and lower back.

”Dr. Khatri also stressed that effective lower-body work does not hinge on expensive equipment. “Squats, lunges, step-ups, leg lifts, glute bridges, calf raises, and modest resistance-band workouts are all terrific exercises for the lower body,” he said.

Even bodyweight routines, he noted, “done right can give great results, especially for beginners.”

Why strength and recovery go together

Consulting dietitian and fitness expert Garima Goyal told The Indian Express that the workout highlights the value of compound movements. These exercises, she said, “activate multiple muscle groups at once” and emphasise hip hinge patterns, squat depth, and dynamic stability. The payoff is broader neuromuscular coordination and gains in “strength, endurance, and power.”Experts say the real return is not visual. Strong legs steady posture, sharpen balance, and help guard against injuries as the years add up. They also raise daily energy output and can support heart health and weight goals without turning training into performance.Dr. Khatri advises lower-body training twice a week with proper recovery. “Listen to your body, warm up properly, and stretch after workouts,” he said. “Pain is a signal, not something to ignore.”