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Sam Rider

Three expert trainers reveal how to actually engage your core

Smiling PT looks on as woman holds high plank position.

It’s mentioned in every exercise guide worth its salt, and uttered by every fitness instructor you’ll ever meet, but how do you actually engage your core? Which muscles does it involve? Which exercises can it help with? When should you engage and when should you disengage? We asked three experienced personal trainers to unpack this standard advice to help you make the most of your next workout.

Why should you engage your core?

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