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Marie Claire
Marie Claire
Lifestyle
Anna Bartter

Tired of boring core workouts? Transverse ab moves make fitness fun and build deep core strength - 5 to try

A woman doing transverse ab moves on a yoga mat at home.

Whether you're a gym bunny, a Hyrox obessive or a devoted Pilates-goer (it's me, hi), the chances are that having a strong core is pretty high on your workout priority list. Whatever movement patterns float our boats, a stable (not to mention toned) core tops fitness wish-lists across the land, and with good, legitimate reason, too.

If you're a regular MC UK reader, you'll know that strong abs are about so much more than aesthetics. Your core muscles are vital for balance, posture, alignment and stability, as well as enhancing athletic performance and even helping to prevent lower back pain.

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