pull a muscle
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to injure a muscle by stretching it too far
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- I laughed so hard I almost pulled a muscle.
- Be careful not to pull a muscle during your workout.
- She pulled a muscle in her leg while running.
- He's worried he might pull a muscle if he lifts that heavy box.
- Many athletes pull a muscle if they don't warm up properly.
- I felt a sharp pain, as if I had pulled a muscle.
- After the accident, he couldn't move his arm because he had pulled a muscle.
- If you suddenly twist your back, you could easily pull a muscle.
- He had to withdraw from the race after pulling a muscle in his hamstring.
- Stretching before exercise can help prevent pulling a muscle.