What’s happening when u tense your muscles like abs or your biceps voluntarily without any reason nor weight to make the muscle contract? could you potentially do exercise by contracting your abs while sitting?

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What’s happening when u tense your muscles like abs or your biceps voluntarily without any reason nor weight to make the muscle contract? could you potentially do exercise by contracting your abs while sitting?

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That’s actually an exercise strategy.

You wont build mass or definition. Probably wont build any noticable strength but it does actively engage the muscles. Its good to do. Do it.