1. Physical Fitness- Core and Stability

2. Core
Definition: central and often foundation part distinct from the enveloping part…
-Merriam Webster’s Online Dictionary
This definition refers to the core of the earth and center of fruits, however it can be related to the body.
The core of the body is comprised of the abdominal muscles, oblique muscles, and lower back muscles.

3. Stability
Defined: Ability to resist change produced by outside forces onto the body.
The core provides stability to the body.
The strength and endurance of the core muscles results in the amount of stability the body has.
Need stability to perform every day tasks and certainly need it for performing exercises.
Increased core muscle strength and endurance = increased stability

4. Core Muscles Abs or Rectus Abdominus: Oblique Muscles: Lower Back:
-External and Internal
Lower Back:

5. Ab Exercises Olympic Ab Crunches Leg Raises Mountain Climbers
-Upper, Middle Abs
3 sets of
Leg Raises
-Lower Abs
3 sets of
Mountain Climbers
-Upper, Middle, Lower Abs
2 sets till exhaustion

6. Oblique Exercises With a dumbbell in one hand
bend over to you side without
reaching a level of discomfort.
-3 sets of
With a barbell securely placed
on your shoulders and traps,
rotate slowly and under control
from one side to the other.
-2 sets till exhaustion

7. Lower Back Exercises
A strong back is essential to a strong core and subsequently good stability.
The back muscles are the antagonist set of muscles that oppose abdominal muscle movements.
Body weight Back Extensions:
Machine Back Extensions:

8. References for photos:
Abs, Oblique, and lower back photos
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Ab workout photos
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Oblique workout photos
Lower Back workout photos
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