What does the cryptic crossword clue "Son doing physical exercises — overdoing them? (9)" mean?

The definition is "overdoing them?". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). S (synonym="S") + TRAINING (synonym="TRAINING") = STRAINING; definition: "— overdoing them?" The answer is STRAINING.

Son doing physical exercises — overdoing them? (9)

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