Injure your muscle

Pull: To injure a muscle by stretching it too sharply especially during a hard physical activity:

- I pulled a muscle in my back lifting some drawers.
- Lift it carefully, or you will pull a muscle.
- Dave pulled a back muscle and could barely kick the ball...


Strain: To injure or impair a muscle by using it too much or twisting it :

- He strained his back during a practice session.
- I've strained a muscle in my leg.
- You'll strain your eyes trying to read in this light.

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