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Core Strength

By Marguerite Ogle, About.com

Updated: September 21, 2007

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Definition: The balanced development of the deep and superficial muscles that stabilize, align, and move the trunk of the body, especially the abdominals and muscles of the back.
Also Known As: core stability
Examples: Core strength goes beyond the surface muscles and asks us to utilize our deep internal muscles to maintain stability in motion.

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