Which muscle group provides most of the power stroke energy?

The core.

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  1. The core ✔
  2. The arms
  3. The legs

Why: The core provides 60 percent of the energy in the power stroke.

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Answer: The core. The core provides 60 percent of the energy in the power stroke.

  1. Kayaking en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kayaking
    As the core is the strongest group of muscles used in the paddle, it provides 60% of the energy
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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