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Exercise in order to be cheerful? (4-2)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

chin-up

I believe this clue is a double definition.

'exercise' is the first definition.
(I know that chin-up is a type of arm exercise)

'order to be cheerful?' is the second definition.
('chin up' means 'cheer up')

'in' is the link.

(Other definitions for chin-up that I've seen before include "Remain cheerful, elevate mandible" , "Keep cheerful! (colloq.)" , "Show courage with elevated mandible" , "Head posture to be brave, remain cheerful" , "Exhortation to stay cheerful in difficult circumstances" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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