kalamnan

/ka.lam.ˈnan/

noun

body tissue that contracts to produce movement

In fitness it often means the tissue you train with weights so it grows and recovers.

Examples

01
Masakit ang kalamnan ng braso ko kinaumagahan matapos kong matutunan ang bagong pagdiin pataas.
My arm muscle was sore the morning after I learned the new press.
02
Nagdagdag siya ng protina para makabawi ang kalamnan mula sa mabibigat na buhat.
She added more protein so her muscle could recover from heavy lifts.
03
Ang malakas na kalamnan sa gitna ng katawan ay nagpapadali umupo nang tuwid sa mesa.
Strong core muscle makes it easier to sit tall at the desk.

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