How to Use ab in a Sentence

ab

noun

• Drive the left knee forward, pulling in the abs tight as well.
  — Angela Peterson, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 10 May 2017
• The same can be said, to an extent, for men and abs (and more).
  — David Oliver, USA TODAY, 22 Aug. 2023
• And Raquel said, ‘Sandoval has abs’ and kind of shrugged.
  — William Earl, Variety, 6 Mar. 2023
• Tighten your abs and aim to keep your hips and shoulders square to the front.
  — Marcus Martinez, Men's Health, 27 Mar. 2023
• A founding father’s pecs and abs were too much for the 1840s.
  — James Barron, New York Times, 23 Apr. 2017
• In the pics, Camila is mega-toned from her abs to her legs, and looks all-over strong.
  — Korin Miller, Women's Health, 28 Aug. 2023
• Engage your abs and then tuck your toes to lift your body.
  — Anne Harding, Health, 19 Jan. 2024
• Squeeze your abs to keep your hips square and drive the cables forward.
  — Brett Williams, Men's Health, 6 Sep. 2023
• Then, exhale and drive the ground away to stand back up with your abs engaged and your back flat.
  — Mallory Creveling, Health, 11 Sep. 2023
• In it, the actor's tattoos and abs are in full display.
  — Rosa Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 19 June 2023
• Core strength: Megan Thee Stallion is known for her killer abs.
  — Dominique Fluker, Essence, 8 Sep. 2023
• Tighten your abs, shift your weight onto your heels, and pull your toes off the floor.
  — Dominique Fluker, Essence, 2 July 2024
• Fight to keep your hips level, squeezing your abs and glutes.
  — Brett Williams, Men's Health, 28 Apr. 2023
• Squeeze your glutes and abs to create full-body tension.
  — Brett Williams, Men's Health, 20 Apr. 2023
• That’s how Ricky Shaw starts the day: shirt off, abs bunched, and his tattoos shined by a light patina of sweat.
  — Paul Solotaroff, Rolling Stone, 1 July 2023
• How to Do It: Stand holding the kettlebell at your chest, abs and glutes tight.
  — Men's Health, 7 July 2023
• The men dance around Madonna, grab her gloved hand to kiss it and place it on their abs, Magic Mike style.
  — Hazlitt, 5 June 2024
• Do this by squeezing your abs, glutes, and shoulder blades.
  — Cori Ritchey, Men's Health, 31 Aug. 2023
• Next, squeeze your glutes and abs to push through your heels to lift your hips several inches off the floor.
  — Dominique Fluker, Essence, 18 Jan. 2024
• Nicole wore a stunning floor-length black gown that left her toned abs exposed.
  — Katie Bowlby, Country Living, 15 July 2023
• Just two short scenes of hot Asian dudes shirtless showing abs.
  — Marlow Stern, Rolling Stone, 14 Aug. 2023
• Drive your shoulders into the bench, then squeeze your shoulders, abs, and glutes.
  — Brett Williams, Men's Health, 6 Sep. 2023
• Women's Health has gathered all the deets on what is this hit-making queen does to tone those abs and legs.
  — Korin Miller, Women's Health, 31 Aug. 2023
• The actor wore an all-black t-shirt, pants and shoes for the shoot and at one point flashed his abs from underneath his shirt.
  — Tommy McArdle, Peoplemag, 18 Mar. 2024
• When crunches aren’t doing it for you, try this ab roller to strengthen your core.
  — Sarah Kester, Travel + Leisure, 16 Nov. 2023
• The singer rocked two cute bikinis (one with a funky gold belly chain), that showed off her super strong abs.
  — Emily J. Shiffer, Women's Health, 6 Sep. 2023
• Brittany wore a Sau Lee gown with a crystal crop top that showed off her abs and rib tattoo.
  — Catherine Santino, Peoplemag, 1 May 2024
• Engage your abs to ensure no space between your lower back and the ground.
  — Mallory Creveling, Health, 11 Sep. 2023
• Her blazer was left open to reveal her toned abs and chunky gold chain-link necklaces.
  — Nikki Dobrin, Peoplemag, 13 Sep. 2023
• Kids can also learn to do basic push-ups and planks to strengthen their upper bodies and core muscles in the abs and back.
  — Catherine Holecko, Parents, 3 July 2024

Last Updated: 9 Jun 2024