What does the cryptic crossword clue "Excess that is lifted behind muscles (6)" mean?

The definition is "Excess". The wordplay uses a reversal. GLUT (synonym="”Excess”") + IE (reversal="i.e.=id est=”that is” reversed/”lifted” up") = GLUTEI; definition: "muscles" The answer is GLUTEI.

Excess that is lifted behind muscles (6)

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