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core strength

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noun

  1. the strength of the underlying muscles of the torso, which help determine posture

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The article suggests warming up, protecting the spine with hip mobility and core strength, and addressing early pain to prevent injury progression.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

I can’t even imagine the kind of core strength that it takes.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 20, 2025

"They were staying in their house so they were losing some of their core strength by not exercising as much," he explained.

From BBC • May 17, 2025

She attributes this to improved posture and core strength.

From Slate • Feb. 27, 2025

This book's core strength lies in curating the specific details to reveal deeper, broader connections, and showing more than telling.

From Salon • Sep. 28, 2024

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