core muscle
Torso strength tissue
A core muscle is any of the muscles in the torso that stabilize the spine and pelvis—including the abdominals, obliques, lower back, and pelvic floor.
These muscles work together to support posture, balance, and movement.
Planks are great for strengthening your core muscles.
Often shortened to simply core: My core is sore from yesterday's workout.
- absDistance from zero
- plankFlat timber piece
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- stabilityResistance to displacement
trunk · torso · pelvic floor · tighten · brace · spine · posture · crunch · deep · engage · balance · powerhouse · midsection · obliques · breath · pelvis · squeeze · flexion