Show off one's physique, in a way (4)

I believe the answer is:

flex

(Other definitions for flex that I've seen before include "Electric power cord" , "Tighten - bend" , "Bend - electric cable" , "Bend; electric lead" , "Electrical power cord" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.

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