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The core muscles are crucial in coordinating and controlling movement and minimizing stress between the upper and lower extremities. This integrity manifests itself in different movement patterns and exercises in an individual’s personal training program. The exercise progression of core exercises should be based on the specific goals and needs of the individual client. For example, is a plank exercise on the forearms or the straight arms the most appropriate option for a particular client? Core Integrity: Relative to What details the developmental focus of various core exercises, in order to enable personal trainers to pick the most efficient exercises for their client’s training programs. Among the topics covered: core integrity relative to hip mobility, core integrity relative to hip stability, core integrity relative to shoulder mobility, core integrity relative to shoulder stability, and program design implications. Produced in cooperation with the American Council on Exercise.