muscle bound

/ˈmʌsəl baʊnd/
adjective
  1. Having very large, stiff, or overdeveloped muscles, often making movement less flexible.
    • The wrestler looked muscle-bound but struggled with quick movements.
    • Some bodybuilders become muscle-bound and lose their natural range of motion.
    • After years of heavy lifting, he became muscle-bound and could barely touch his toes.
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