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Working on your abs and obliques can help you become a betterwalkerand a better athlete overall.

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Which core move is the absolute best core move?

Integration exercises, such as mountain climbers, are ones that work other muscle groups, as well.

And for more ways to work your abs, see here forThe Secret Exercise Tricks for a Stronger Core.

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The hovering element of the plank was crucial.

From there, you hover, holding your body as straight as possible, engaging your core.

To fight this pain, he advises planking.

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Now, planking is especially good at targeted back pain because it doesn’t actually target back pain.

Rather, it strengthens the entire back.

Newsflash:The entire workout is rooted in planks.

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