Your core isn’t just for movement - it’s your body’s stabilising system. It connects your breath, posture, and strength.

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​In this section, you’ll explore how to:

• Engage your deep core with intention, not strain

• Use breath to access support from within

• Understand the concept of bracing behind the shield - a StrongFirst principle that teaches you how to stabilise without stiffness

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Think of it like this:
You’re not clenching to protect - you’re bracing to support.
You’re holding a shield, not hiding behind one.

This type of core engagement is:

• Responsive, not rigid

• Grounded in breath

• Supportive across movement - walking, lifting, standing still