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Alice Porter

Eight minutes, four moves, and one dumbbell are all you need to build a stronger core

Group doing a dumbbell abs workout

Your core plays a vital role in your body, from making movements like squats, deadlifts, or upper-body workouts easier, to promoting circulation and boosting your balance, and helping prevent injury. 

Plus, using core strengthening exercises can improve your posture and stop you  placing unnecessary pressure on your lower-back, making it an ideal way to train for those of us who spend much of the day at our desks. 

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