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Core training has always been part of military PT and fitness testing. From crunches to sit-ups, flutter kicks, leg tucks and plank poses, the U.S. military uses many exercises to test core strength.

Core strength is more than just achieving sculpted abs—it’s the foundation of movement, balance, and injury prevention. A weak core can lead to poor posture, chronic pain, and decreased athletic ...

The path to core strength is as varied as the number of exercises that build your core system. There are hundreds of exercises from which to select when working to build the core, but this type of ...