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HARD CORE

Contrary to popular belief, your abs and your core are not one and the same. Your abs are that set of superficial muscles that, when bodyfat is low enough, typically grant you the elusive six-pack. Your core, on the other hand, while encompassing your abs, is the term that refers to the 360 degrees of stability around your spine including your hips and lower back.

Sadly, having great abs doesn’t mean you have a strong core. And on the flip side, having a strong core won’t guarantee that you’ll be able to see it. But it is possible to have both – a six-pack to make you look

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