flex pose

Bodybuilder's signature stance

A flex pose is a stance that displays tensed muscles, especially the biceps, typically with arms bent and fists clenched to make muscles bulge visibly.

Bodybuilders and fitness enthusiasts use flex poses to show off their physiques: He hit a flex pose in the mirror after his workout.

The term extends to any deliberate display of strength or achievement.

Related

strength · show · show off · stance · contort · gym · mirror · tense · ripple · display · strut · power · physique · definition · pump · veins · swagger · confident

Opposites
muscle tension/display

flex poserelaxed stance

Informal body positioning

at ease · natural stance · neutral stance

self-presentation intent

flex posehumble posture

Unassuming physical demeanor

slouch · cowering · head down · hiding

physical effort/engagement

flex poseslump

Extended period of decline

collapse · letting go · melting · sagging · resting

Family

flex, pose, flexed, flexing, flexes, flexible, flexibility, inflexible, flexor

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G