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beach muscles
What does beach muscles mean?
The visible upper-body muscles people most like to show off at the beach — chest, arms and abs — sometimes implying vanity training.
"All beach muscles, no leg day — classic."
Origin
Gym slang for the muscles displayed shirtless in summer.
Frequently asked questions
What are beach muscles?
They're the visible upper-body muscles — chest, arms and abs — that people most like to show off shirtless, sometimes said with a hint that the person trains only for looks.
Is calling someone's muscles 'beach muscles' an insult?
It can be a light jab, implying they train the show-off muscles while skipping legs and back, but it's often used jokingly rather than seriously.
Which muscles count as beach muscles?
Mainly the chest (pecs), arms (biceps and triceps) and abs — the muscles most on display when your shirt comes off.
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