Single deadlift, e.g. (3)

I believe the answer is:

rep

(Other definitions for rep that I've seen before include "Fabric with a ribbed surface" , "Sort of theatre" , "Repertory theatre" , "Travelling salesman" , "Stuff" .)

I've seen this clue in The Washington Post.

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