large-muscle
adjectiveUK /lɑːdʒ ˈmʌsəl/
US /lɑːrdʒ ˈmʌsəl/
A large-muscle movement is one that uses the big muscles in your body, like your legs or arms.
Running and jumping are large-muscle activities that kids do at recess.
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2. Describing a muscle that is big in size.
The weightlifter showed off his large-muscle arms.
3. Relating to exercises that work the biggest muscles of the body.
The coach planned large-muscle drills like squats and lunges.
4. Involving the major muscle groups rather than small, precise ones.
Throwing a ball is a large-muscle skill, while threading a needle is not.