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Alice Porter

You don't need crunches to build strong abs, just these eight 'deep core' exercises

A woman performing the bird dog exercise

From relieving lower back pain to improving balance and coordination, there are more reasons to strengthen your core than a lean stomach. It's important to know the difference between abs vs core training too, as the abs make up just a small part of your midsection muscles. 

If you want a comprehensive core workout you need to target your deep-seated stomach muscles, and that's exactly what this session from Sweat app trainer Britany Williams sets out to do. 

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