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Strength Lies in the Core
Historical representations of strength in art emphasize core development over excessively large muscles. Ancient sculptures, like that of Hercules, showcase strong hip muscles, glutes, quads, and notably well-defined abs and obliques. These depictions reflect the ideals of strength from the time, derived from the observations of gladiators and athletes rather than modern bodybuilding standards.