筋肉

/kiɴ.ɲi.kɯ/

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
新しい押し上げを覚えた翌朝、腕の筋肉が痛かった。
My arm muscle was sore the morning after I learned the new press.
02
彼女は重い重量の後に筋肉が回復するようタンパク質を増やした。
She added more protein so her muscle could recover from heavy lifts.
03
体幹の筋肉が強いと、机で背筋を伸ばして座りやすい。
Strong core muscle makes it easier to sit tall at the desk.

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