muscle flex

Strength show-off move

A muscle flex is the deliberate contraction of a muscle to display its size or definition, typically the bicep: He did a muscle flex in the mirror after his workout.

Figuratively, any demonstration of strength or capability: The military parade was a muscle flex aimed at neighboring countries.

The verb form is to flex.

Related

pump · pump iron · tense · contract · bodybuilder · arm · power · ripple · strain · show-off · showing off · mirror · mirror selfie · veins · squeeze · curl · gym · tank top

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Opposites
muscular state

muscle flexmuscle relaxation

Softening of contracted fibers

relaxation · letting go · muscle atrophy · flaccidity · release

display of power/strength

muscle flexcowering

Shrinking in fear

backing down · self-deprecation · meekness · submission · shrinking

physical effort/exertion

muscle flexrest

Cessation of activity

repose · stillness · inactivity · passivity

Family

muscle, flex, muscles, muscled, muscling, muscular, musculature, muscularity, flexed

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G