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Flexing Collection

"Flexing: The Art of Showcasing Strength and Power" From the sculpted arms of a bodybuilder in Scarborough, England to the confident pose of a boy flexing his muscles

Background imageFlexing Collection: Mans arms

Mans arms
MODEL RELEASED. Mans arm. Nude man flexing his biceps muscle

Background imageFlexing Collection: Bodybuilder - Scarborough, England

Bodybuilder - Scarborough, England
A very well-lit shot of an English strongman flexing his biceps and upper torso

Background imageFlexing Collection: Female nude (cyanotype)

Female nude (cyanotype)
LSH239054 Female nude (cyanotype) by Sambourne, Edward Linley (1844-1910); Linley Sambourne House, London, UK; eLinley Sambourne House; English, out of copyright

Background imageFlexing Collection: Sequence with hand movement, plate 535 from Animal Locomotion (collotype)

Sequence with hand movement, plate 535 from Animal Locomotion (collotype)
494825 Sequence with hand movement, plate 535 from Animal Locomotion (collotype) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); Alinari

Background imageFlexing Collection: Portrait of a Latvian wrestler. 1918 (b / w photo)

Portrait of a Latvian wrestler. 1918 (b / w photo)
1268136 Portrait of a Latvian wrestler. 1918 (b/w photo); Private Collection; Prismatic Pictures; out of copyright

Background imageFlexing Collection: Muhammad Ali training posing for the cameras in Deer Lake

Muhammad Ali training posing for the cameras in Deer Lake, Pennsylvania ahead of his second fight with Leon Spinks. 16th September 1978

Background imageFlexing Collection: Man balancing on one foot, kneeling, other foot stretched out, hand behind back

Man balancing on one foot, kneeling, other foot stretched out, hand behind back, other hand touching outstretched leg, illustration of his muscles and skeleton overlaid on body

Background imageFlexing Collection: Female Bodybuilder

Female Bodybuilder

Background imageFlexing Collection: Boy Flexing his Muscles

Boy Flexing his Muscles
A puny little boy in a vest flexes his biceps! Date: 1930s

Background imageFlexing Collection: Arm flexing bicep with arm bones and bicep revealed

Arm flexing bicep with arm bones and bicep revealed

Background imageFlexing Collection: Rosie The Riveter vintage war poster from World War Two

Rosie The Riveter vintage war poster from World War Two
Digitally restored war propaganda poster. Rosie The Riveter vintage war poster from World War Two. Rosie flexes her bicep and declares - We Can Do It!

Background imageFlexing Collection: Illustration of a flexed arm showing human bicep muscle

Illustration of a flexed arm showing human bicep muscle

Background imageFlexing Collection: Fist clenching movement, artwork C016 / 6795

Fist clenching movement, artwork C016 / 6795
Fist clenching movement. Artwork of the muscles of the forearm and hand from the front, with red arrows showing the direction of movement of the fingers during flexion to form a fist

Background imageFlexing Collection: Little and ring finger flexion, artwork C016 / 6793

Little and ring finger flexion, artwork C016 / 6793
Little and ring finger flexion. Artwork of the muscles of the forearm and hand from the front, with red arrows showing the direction of movement of the little and ring (fourth and third)

Background imageFlexing Collection: Mans arm

Mans arm
MODEL RELEASED. Mans arm. Nude man flexing the muscles in his arm

Background imageFlexing Collection: Diagram showing bones inside human leg, leaping forward

Diagram showing bones inside human leg, leaping forward

Background imageFlexing Collection: Vintage World War I poster of a soldier looking at a globe

Vintage World War I poster of a soldier looking at a globe. Behind him stand three men representing crafts, character, and physique

Background imageFlexing Collection: Set of four men showing progression to become a muscular man

Set of four men showing progression to become a muscular man, isolated in white background

Background imageFlexing Collection: Female musculature exercising with a dumbbell

Female musculature exercising with a dumbbell while lying down on the grass

Background imageFlexing Collection: Medical illustration of male muscles running, side view

Medical illustration of male muscles running, side view

Background imageFlexing Collection: Illustration of a flexed arm showing bicep muscle

Illustration of a flexed arm showing bicep muscle

Background imageFlexing Collection: Weightlifting, artwork

Weightlifting, artwork
Weightlifter. Computer artwork of a weightlifter with their cardiovascular and central nervous systems highlighted

Background imageFlexing Collection: Pregnant woman lifting weights

Pregnant woman lifting weights
MODEL RELEASED. Pregnant woman lifting weights. She is 8 months pregnant

Background imageFlexing Collection: Normal flexed neck, X-ray C016 / 6426

Normal flexed neck, X-ray C016 / 6426
Normal flexed neck. Coloured X-ray of a 35 year old patients healthy flexed cervical (neck) spine superimposed on a model of a human head

Background imageFlexing Collection: Elbow flexion, artwork C016 / 6790

Elbow flexion, artwork C016 / 6790
Elbow flexion. Artwork of the muscles of the arm from the front, with red arrows showing the direction of movement when flexing (bending) the elbow

Background imageFlexing Collection: Plantarflexion of the foot, artwork C016 / 6800

Plantarflexion of the foot, artwork C016 / 6800
Plantarflexion of the foot. Artwork of the muscles of the foot from the side, with red arrows showing the direction of movement when flexing the foot in the direction of its lower (plantar)

Background imageFlexing Collection: Normal neck, X-rays C016 / 6429

Normal neck, X-rays C016 / 6429
Normal neck. Three coloured X-rays of a 35 year old patients healthy cervical (neck) spine superimposed on a model of a human head

Background imageFlexing Collection: Elbow flexion, artwork C016 / 6789

Elbow flexion, artwork C016 / 6789
Elbow flexion. Artwork of the muscles of the arm from the front, with red arrows showing the direction of movement when flexing (bending) the elbow

Background imageFlexing Collection: Normal neck, X-rays C016 / 6432

Normal neck, X-rays C016 / 6432
Normal neck. Three coloured X-rays of a 35 year old patients healthy cervical (neck) spine superimposed on a model of a human head

Background imageFlexing Collection: Plantarflexion of the foot, artwork C016 / 6799

Plantarflexion of the foot, artwork C016 / 6799
Plantarflexion of the foot. Artwork of the muscles of the foot from the side, with red arrows showing the direction of movement when flexing the foot in the direction of its lower (plantar)

Background imageFlexing Collection: Little and ring finger flexion, artwork C016 / 6794

Little and ring finger flexion, artwork C016 / 6794
Little and ring finger flexion. Artwork of the muscles of the forearm and hand from the front, with red arrows showing the direction of movement of the little and ring (fourth and third)

Background imageFlexing Collection: Normal neck, X-rays C016 / 6433

Normal neck, X-rays C016 / 6433
Normal neck. Three coloured X-rays of a 35 year old patients healthy cervical (neck) spine superimposed on a model of a human head

Background imageFlexing Collection: Normal neck, X-rays C016 / 6431

Normal neck, X-rays C016 / 6431
Normal neck. Three coloured X-rays of a 35 year old patients healthy cervical (neck) spine superimposed on a model of a human head

Background imageFlexing Collection: Dorsiflexion of the foot, artwork C016 / 6797

Dorsiflexion of the foot, artwork C016 / 6797
Dorsiflexion of the foot. Artwork of the muscles of the foot from the side, with red arrows showing the direction of movement when flexing the foot in the direction of its upper (dorsal)

Background imageFlexing Collection: Dorsiflexion of the foot, artwork C016 / 6798

Dorsiflexion of the foot, artwork C016 / 6798
Dorsiflexion of the foot. Artwork of the muscles of the foot from the side, with red arrows showing the direction of movement when flexing the foot in the direction of its upper (dorsal)

Background imageFlexing Collection: Village squire ejected from cottage

Village squire ejected from cottage
The squire of a town is flung out of a cottage by angry villagers, one man flexing his muscles ready to continue the fight if necessary. Date: 1870

Background imageFlexing Collection: Body builder

Body builder. Fit middle-aged man flexing his muscles

Background imageFlexing Collection: Neck vertebrae flexed, X-ray

Neck vertebrae flexed, X-ray
Bending of the neck. Coloured X-ray of a side view of the neck of a man showing flexion of healthy cervical vertebrae (bones)

Background imageFlexing Collection: Boy posing

Boy posing
MODEL RELEASED. Boy posing. He is six years old

Background imageFlexing Collection: Human body, anatomical model

Human body, anatomical model
Human body. Anatomical model of a man flexing his arm muscles. The model shows the muscles of the right side of the body and the the veins (blue) and arteries (red) of the left side of the body

Background imageFlexing Collection: Strong Man, E. Sandow

Strong Man, E. Sandow
EUGEN SANDOW American exponent of physical fitness, showing off his arm muscles



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"Flexing: The Art of Showcasing Strength and Power" From the sculpted arms of a bodybuilder in Scarborough, England to the confident pose of a boy flexing his muscles, the act has long fascinated us, and is an expression of physical prowess, captured through various mediums. In one frame, a female nude in cyanotype reveals her strength and vulnerability simultaneously. In another, Eugen Sandow strikes a classical Greco-Roman pose in a captivating black and white photograph from 1893. His muscular physique stands as a testament to dedication and discipline. A sequence with hand movement showcases the fluidity and grace that comes with mastering our own bodies. Plate 535 from Animal Locomotion captures this moment perfectly through collotype printing. The portrait of a Latvian wrestler taken in 1918 portrays determination etched on his face while highlighting his formidable muscles. Flexing becomes an emblem of resilience and tenacity. Cyrille Regis, ready for action at West Bromwich Albion, flexes his muscles exuding confidence before taking on any challenge that comes his way. Muhammad Ali's training session sees him striking poses for cameras in Deer Lake; each movement showcasing not only physical strength but also charisma that captivated audiences worldwide. An illustration depicts a man balancing on one foot with precision while displaying every muscle group overlaid onto his body—a visual representation of human anatomy pushed to its limits. Finally, vibrant colors burst forth from "Muscles, " capturing their power through lithography—an ode to the beauty found within our own physicality when we push ourselves beyond what we thought possible. In all these instances, whether it be through photographs or illustrations, flexing serves as more than just an exhibition—it symbolizes determination, passion, and unwavering commitment towards achieving greatness.