Pull-up target, for short

Answer:

LAT

Hint:

This back muscle gets worked during swimming or rowing and is often a focus in strength training routines.

Explanation:

"Pull-up target, for short" hints at the muscle worked during pull-ups, the latissimus dorsi. "For short" signals the answer is an abbreviation, so "lat" fits perfectly. It’s a common gym term, making this a straightforward fitness-related clue.

More Clues from This Puzzle

24 Across

5 letters

"Moulin Rouge" co-star, 1952

57 Down

3 letters

On the newsstand, say

23 Across

4 letters

One of four for a bat or a cat

1 Down

4 letters

Lead-in to stratus or cumulus

General solving tip

Location/language tags (in Paris, in México, in Roma) often want an answer in that language. Try the basic word in French/Spanish/Italian, confirmed by crosses.

More tips → General Hints