muscles

Example Sentences

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After 225 days stuck in a front-line foxhole, the Ukrainian infantryman's muscles were so weak he could barely walk.

From BBC • May 17, 2026

Ashley Borden, a strength coach, tells her clients that strong butt muscles are “bulletproofing your body against a Dad Bod.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 16, 2026

These changes appear to help the heart and muscles adapt and become stronger with training.

From Science Daily • May 16, 2026

Exercising some muscles while ignoring others is a common cause of injury, and any trainer worth their salt will advise fitness enthusiasts to balance their routine.

From Salon • May 8, 2026

His muscles strained as Marlie pushed her hands under Val's and looped the rope around Bron-den's belt.

From "Rowan of Rin" by Emily Rodda