core strengthening
Trunk muscle work
Core strengthening is exercise focused on building the muscles of the torso—abdomen, lower back, hips, and pelvis.
These muscles stabilize the spine and transfer force between upper and lower body.
Planks, crunches, and bridges are common core-strengthening exercises.
Physical therapists often prescribe core strengthening for back pain: My doctor recommended core strengthening before I try running again.
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- plankFlat timber piece
- diaphragmMuscle separating chest, abdomen
deep breathing · mountain climbers · medicine ball · resistance bands · injury prevention · bridges · Russian twist · physical therapy · pilates · balance · pelvic floor · foam roller · kettlebell · exercise · yoga · fitness class · torso · calisthenics
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- seated exerciseschair yoga, arm circles, leg lifts, shoulder rolls, neck stretches
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core strengtheningbicep curls
Weight exercise for upper arms
leg presses · calf raises · arm day · leg day · wrist exercises
core strengtheningstretching
Extending muscles or material
static stretching · foam rolling · massage therapy · restorative yoga · muscle relaxation
core strengtheningmuscle atrophy
Shrinkage from disuse
deconditioning · muscle wasting · physical inactivity · bed rest