Pushup muscle, for short Crossword Clue

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PUSHUP (noun)
1. an arm exercise performed lying face to the floor and pushing the body up and down with the arms
MUSCLE (noun)
1. possessing muscular strength
2. one of the contractile organs of the body
MUSCLE (verb)
1. make one’s way by force

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