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auflockern

to loosen up, to warm up (muscles)

verb OWF-lo-kern Rare
Body & Health Movement

Also means

to relax, to make less tense

Usage Note

auflockern in a body context means to loosen tight muscles through gentle movement or massage. Die Muskeln auflockern (to loosen the muscles) is a standard phrase in sport, physiotherapy, and warm-up routines. Also used for relaxing an atmosphere.

Examples

"Vor dem Lauf lockert er seine Beinmuskeln mit leichten Dehnübungen auf."

Natural Translation

Before the run he loosens up his leg muscles with light stretching exercises.

Literal Translation

Before the run he loosens his leg-muscles with light stretching-exercises up.

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