noun phrase · neutral
core strength
UK/kɔː(r) strɛŋθ/US/kɔːr strɛŋθ/CORE STRENGTH
the strength of the muscles in the abdomen and lower back that stabilise the body
Examples
“Pilates classes are great for building core strength.”
“Good core strength reduces the risk of back pain.”
“Athletes focus on core strength to improve balance and power.”
Band 8 sentence
“Developing core strength through targeted exercises can markedly improve posture and reduce the likelihood of lower-back injuries.”
Collocations
- build core strength
- improve core strength
Word family
Common mistakes
strength of core→core strength
do core→do core exercises / build core strength
Say it for a higher band
5abdominal strength→6midsection strength→7+core strength
Synonyms
trunk strength
Easily confused
upper-body strength
“Weightlifters need considerable upper-body strength for lifts like the snatch.”
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