Top 10 Biggest Flexes in Superhero Movies

“Logan” (2017)
Facing off against the mutant-murdering group called the Reavers, Logan and his allies are met with impending doom. Given that “Logan” was marked as the end of an era for Wolverine, we expected him to wind down, but he certainly doesn’t do that during this battle. He effortlessly demolishes Reavers with a raw ferocity that’s simply unmatched. It can be a little reckless to flaunt someone’s ability to murder people as a flex, but there’s just a beauty to Logan’s brutality. This awesome (and chaotic) scene effortlessly reminds us that Wolverine really is the best in the world at what he does, and what he does…well you probably already know the rest.

“Spider-Man 2” (2004)
With the clock ticking and a train dangerously close to destruction, it’s up to Spidey to get things back on track. Though his rescue plan requires some trial and error, eventually he’s able to stop the train from crashing. Trust us when we say that this is a task that’s far easier said than done. He uses all of his strength to physically hold the train back. Not many people can brag about being able to bench press the weight of a locomotive. If that’s not enough to show how freakishly strong (and cool) the webhead is, then we don’t know what is. When things go off the rails, always count on Spider-Man to save the day.

“Wonder Woman” (2017)
It’s no secret that Wonder Woman is a badass, but sometimes it takes an exceptionally crafted scene like this to fully showcase all of her awesome abilities. In order to rescue nearby villagers, Diana has to first get through no man’s land. It’s essentially a death wish, but not for her. She makes her way through the German forces like nobody’s business. With unmatched speed she blocks bullets with her bracelets, leaps across the battlefield, and takes the fight to the enemies. Getting through no man’s land is said to be an impossible task, but as this moment demonstrates, it’s definitely not so impossible for one of Themyscira’s most skilled warriors.

“X-Men: Apocalypse” (2016)
When the entirety of the X-Mansion goes belly up thanks to an explosion accidentally triggered by Havok, the lives of countless mutants are thrown into jeopardy. Fortunately for them though, Quicksilver is there to save the day, and he does it in a super memorable way. But it’s not just rescuing everyone within the span of a second that makes the sequence stand out. He saves everyone with style. Given how equally awesome his kitchen scene in “Days of Future Past” is, it’s clear that rescue operations courtesy of Quicksilver can never be boring. His quick thinking shows that he’s not only an exceptional X-Man, but also one of the coolest.

“Thor: Ragnarok” (2017)
Thor’s always been a pretty awesome Avenger, but we think this moment from “Thor: Ragnarok” has to be one of the most epic scenes from his time in the MCU. While battling against his evil sister Hela, the odds end up stacked against him. He’s injured, left with only one eye, and faced with the entirety of Asgard under siege. But after a brief pep talk with Odin, Thor finally starts locking in. Imbued with lightning, the god of thunder mops the floor with Hela’s army, and shows everyone just who he is. Dynamic moments like these are like lightning in a bottle, or maybe in this case, lightning in a Thor.

“Guardians of the Galaxy” (2014)
It’s safe to say that holding onto an infinity stone and living to tell the tale is one heck of a flex. To prevent the power hungry Ronan the Accuser from gaining the power stone, Starlord grabs ahold of it first. Touching it gives him a monumentally painful sensation, but with the rest of the Guardians' help, they’re all able to keep things under control. Since the mere touch of the power stone can kill, the Guardians being able to latch onto it as long as they do is pretty remarkable. Plus, the moment isn’t just something that shows off how great they are, it’s an emotionally charged sequence which signifies how they’re not just a team, but family too.

“Zack Snyder’s Justice League” (2021)
After failing to prevent Steppenwolf from completely terraforming the Earth, an explosion is set off which eradicates the Justice League. Well, at least that’s how things are supposed to go. In a moment so awe-inspiring it was acknowledged at the Oscars, the Flash taps into the speed force. It allows him to set the clock back, and effectively reset time, and the neat trick gives his teammates just the advantage they need to stop Steppenwolf this time around and save the world. His speedy problem solving shows just how powerful of a superhero the Flash can really be.

“Avengers: Endgame” (2019)
Now is as good a time as any other to firmly put all doubts to rest, Captain America is definitely worthy enough to wield Mjolnir. The time when he gets ahold of the hammer in “Endgame” is proof of it. With the battle between the Avengers and Thanos’ forces raging on, the moment he becomes officially worthy is one that tips the scales for the Avengers. It also makes the fans go completely nuts and it’s hard not to see why. The first Avenger essentially gets a massive powerup that helps take Thanos down. Not just anybody can lift Mjolnir, so him being able to is a serious accomplishment. If we were Cap, we’d never stop bragging about this.

“Superman Returns” (2006)
Admittedly, Superman lifting stuff isn’t exactly much of a flex. Sure, no human can possibly lift up an island, but Superman definitely can, and because of that we’ve come to expect no less. Don’t forget that this is a superhero who once stopped a freaking bullet with just his eye! So the thing that makes this feat worth talking about isn’t how Superman lifts an entire island, it’s how he lifts one filled with kryptonite. Given that it’s one of the Man of Steel’s few weaknesses, it poses a genuine challenge to him. So when he’s actually able to succeed in spite of all of the setbacks it just further highlights how super he really is. Think again before you try messing with him!

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“Avengers: Endgame” (2019)
Iron Man has got to be a superhero with some of the biggest flexes of them all. From building his suit with nothing but a box of scraps to learning astrophysics overnight, he’s achieved a lot. But his most important moment has to be when he outsmarts Thanos in “Endgame.” By stealing his infinity gauntlet and destroying Thanos and his army with a snap, Tony seals his legacy. It’s definitely a bittersweet moment but being able to get one up on the mad titan is worth it. Oh and saving the rest of the universe is pretty cool too. It’s a power play that not only sets things right but also positions Iron Man as one of the greatest Marvel heroes of all.