мышца

myshtsa/ˈmɨʂ.t͡sə/

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
Утром после нового жима болела мышца на руке.
My arm muscle was sore the morning after I learned the new press.
02
Она добавила белка, чтобы мышца восстановилась после тяжёлых подъёмов.
She added more protein so her muscle could recover from heavy lifts.
03
Сильная мышца корпуса помогает сидеть прямо за столом.
Strong core muscle makes it easier to sit tall at the desk.

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