The U.S. Men’s Olympic Gymnastic team really wishes they were more popular, and is willing to do anything to draw the kind of attention the women’s team experiences every four years. Any by “anything” we do mean anything, including taking their shirts off so people can admire and ogle their toned abs.

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In an article in the Wall Street Journal, U.S. star Sam Mikulak says the focus on their bodies is an intentional marketing ploy to bring more attention to the team.

In fact, he even wants to compete shirtless.

“Maybe compete with our shirts off,” said U.S. star Sam Mikulak, the four-time, reigning all-around national champion. “People make fun of us for wearing tights. But if they saw how yoked we are maybe that would make a difference.”

Let me pause here to just say that I’ve never heard the expression “yoked” before. Is that a real thing people are saying? Anyway, for obsessive fitness types, the Olympics offer plenty of inspiration, which Jake Dalton says could work in their favor.

“We have great physiques,” Dalton said. “Incredible physiques.”

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One thing that could certainly help U.S. men’s gymnastics is if they were able to win more. The U.S. women have dominated Olympic and international competition for years, winning gold or silver since 2004. The last men’s team medal was a bronze at the 2008 Beijing games.

The U.S. men’s team competes Monday night, but sadly, will not be shirtless.