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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   An exercise done for strengthening the arms and upper body, in which one lifts one's own weight while hanging from a bar to a position above the bar.

   "The muscle-up starts from a hang with a high or false grip."

Example

More examples

"The muscle-up starts from a hang with a high or false grip."

Etymology

See chin-up § Etymology.

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