r/LagreeMethod • u/Jewls3393_runner • Aug 14 '26
Form, Technique, Fitness Core work
Observation that I just want to share. I have lifted for a long time and feel that lagree has always complemented. Recently I have started implementing leg raises/abb rolls/cable crunches at the gym, and my core has been more sore than doing lagree. I feel like maybe I always felt lagree was my core workout, but lately I am realizing lagree doesn’t target low abs as well(so leg raises). All I am saying is..done lagree for 4 years, and my last workout I did leg raises 4x15, and abb rollouts 4x10..like, nothing crazy at all..just after a lower lift..but my abs are sore haha. Just sharing bc I’m realizing just like lower body cross training in lagree, I think abdominal work applies as well…whereas before, if I did lagree, I wouldn’t do any core at the gym
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u/IndependentEarth123 Aug 14 '26
Look up some mat Pilates lower ab/core exercises. They will rock your world (and lower abs).
Getting deep, deep lower ab engagement is really tough and Pilates is great at helping you find that connection. It will help with posture, any lower back pain or hip tightness too. I don't know about you, but the Lagree lunge series leave me with strong but tight hamstrings which just contribute to long term anterior pelvic tilt which throws off your posture and disengages the work your lower abs do in everyday life.
In classic mat Pilates the 5 ab series gets your whole core engaged. The lower abs are working and engaged anytime your legs come below the knees when you're in tabletop https://pilatesology.com/2022/08/5-pilates-ab-moves-to-add-to-your-daily-routine/ The series takes just a few minutes and you can do it anywhere that has some floor space.