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Forget The Reps - 6 Static Core Exercises That Are Best For Firing Up Your Deep Abdominals

98, 99, 100…you mutter through pursed lips, before collapsing flat on your back on the gym floor. Your core crunched to oblivion, your hip flexors probably firing on all cylinders and your neck a ...
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Forget crunches — a Pilates instructor shares 9 exercises to target your deep core

When we talk about deep core muscles, we don’t mean a six-pack of rippling muscles. Your deep core refers to a group of muscles sitting deep in the torso that work to stabilize your body. They include ...
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I tried this Pilates-inspired 'deep core' ab workout — here’s what happened to my body

After recently challenging myself to do an entire week of Pilates instead of my usual gym sessions, I’ve realised Pilates is one of those love–hate relationships for this gym and running bunny. Sure, ...
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The No. 1 Difference Between the Deep Core and Abs, According to a Trainer

A strong core means stability, fewer injuries, and better posture and balance during exercise. While you might be familiar with the abdominal exercises that engage the outer abdominal muscles — think ...
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What Exactly Is Your ‘Deep Core’—and How Do You Strengthen It?

If you’ve scrolled through GymTok recently, you’ve probably seen fit-fluencers touting “deep core exercises” as the way to a “snatched” waist. But TikTok’s missing the main point here: Your deep core ...