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Core muscles: what they actually are

Definition without the marketing; trunk muscles work as a system

Expert opinion evidenceOutline1 sourcesUpdated 20 Sept 2026Medical review pending
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What this article will cover

Definition without the marketing; trunk muscles work as a system.

Planned sections

  • Definition
  • Why it matters
  • Common misunderstandings

Sources gathered for this page

  1. 1Prevention and treatment of low back pain: evidence, challenges, and promising directionsReview · 2018

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