What does the cryptic crossword clue "A bachelor beginning to stretch muscles (3)" mean?

The definition is "muscles". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). A (from clue) + B (abbreviation="bachelor") + S (first_letter="stretch") = ABS; definition: "muscles" The answer is ABS.

A bachelor beginning to stretch muscles (3)

Daily Mail Cryptic #17176 | 25 Down | 2023-09-01 flower

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