What does the cryptic crossword clue "Muscle's always rubbish when twisted (7)" mean?

The definition is "Muscle". The wordplay uses charade, reversal. EVER (synonym of "always") + ROT (synonym of "rubbish") [reversal: "twisted"]; definition: "Muscle's" The answer is EVERTOR.

Muscle's always rubbish when twisted (7)

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