The Lagree Method on the Megaformer is one of the most core focused workouts there is. It hits all of your major core muscles including your transverse abdominis, rectus abdominis, internal & external obliques, and diaphragmatic muscles.

But did you know it is actually a total body move? In addition to creating a chiseled stomach, planks strengthen your shoulders, chest, triceps, biceps, hips, quads and cheeks (just to name a few). That’s right, the plank is one of the most effective moves ever. That’s why knowing the strategies on how to hold a plank, can truly up your game during any 1-on-1 Megaformer (LP) session. Today I’m sharing some of my secrets about how to get the ideal plank to maximize your results. To do this, let’s split the body into three parts:

Part 1: The Upper Body

• Stack your shoulders over your wrists

• Turn your elbows in towards your lower half

• Push your chest slightly forward to keep your shoulders away from your ears

Part 2: The Lower Body

• Lengthen your legs

• Squeeze your heels to your inner thighs together

• Lift your hips in line with your shoulders

Part 3: The Core

• Pull your hip bones up towards your spine

• Squeeze your belly button in

• Think of stretching your spine like a piece of Laffy Taffy to maintain a flat back

What are your tips for creating the plank of your dreams? Leave them in the comments!