This Is the Dumbest Fitness Advice I Ever Tried (And Why It Surprisingly Worked)

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🧠 The Bad Advice: “Flex Your Abs All Day, Every Day”

No joke. Someone online — probably wearing sunglasses indoors — said:

“Just flex your abs while you’re walking, sitting, brushing your teeth, whatever. Eventually, you’ll get a six-pack. Trust the process.”

I laughed. I mocked. I moved on.
Then I accidentally caught myself doing it one day — tensing my abs while waiting for my toast.

And then I thought… okay. What if I actually tried this dumb advice for a week?

🔥 The “Workout”: Invisible Core Engagement, Constantly

Here’s how it went:

Brushed teeth? Flexed.
Watched Netflix? Flexed.
In a Zoom call trying not to cry? Still flexing.

Was I sweating? No.
Did I look ridiculous? Also no — it’s all invisible.
But was I sore by Day 3? You better believe it.

😅 What Actually Happened

1. I Got Weirdly Better Posture

Tensing my abs forced me to stop slouching like a melting ice cream cone.

2. My Core Strength Improved (??)

I could hold planks longer. My actual workouts felt easier.
Turns out, using your core all day… works your core. Who knew?

3. My Back Hurt Less

Apparently, pretending to be a Greek statue 24/7 fixed my office chair slouch.

😐 Why It’s Still Dumb (But Effective)

It’s not a replacement for real workouts. You won’t suddenly have abs of steel just from clenching during meetings.
You will forget you’re doing it halfway through brushing your teeth.
People may think you’re constipated or mad at them if your facial expression doesn’t match.

But it does build awareness of your core.
And that awareness? It adds up over time.

🧠 FAQ: Core Clench Chronicles

Q: Did this give you a six-pack?
A: No. But it made my abs stronger — which matters more than having them peek through.

Q: Does this actually count as exercise?
A: Think of it like bonus points. It won’t replace your workout, but it stacks up if you’re consistent.

Q: Can I do this in public without looking weird?
A: Absolutely. Just don’t add a grunting noise. Or do. Up to you.

Q: Will I keep doing it?
A: Weirdly, yes. I now clench during traffic. That’s who I am now.

So yeah — sometimes the dumbest advice isn’t dumb if you do it right.
I rolled my eyes, I clenched my abs, and now I have fewer back problems and a slightly smug core.

Moral of the story? Try the thing. Even if it’s dumb. Especially if it’s dumb.