Usher is opening up about his bod, and let’s just say, the man has thoughts.
At the ripe age of 45, Usher is still rocking abs that could slice through a loaf of stale bread. In a heart-to-heart with Us Weekly (because where else do you spill the secrets of eternal youth?), the smooth crooner and dance machine got real about the challenges of maintaining a physique that most people couldn’t dream of having at 20, let alone in their mid-40s.
“The consistency of dancing, singing, AND still having a six-pack at 45? Oh, you better believe there’s some serious mindfulness involved,” he said. Translation: this doesn’t happen by accident, guys. The man has to think about this stuff. Us mere mortals are out here debating whether or not to eat the extra slice of pizza while he’s pondering how to keep his abs looking like a washboard that just graduated summa cum laude from Harvard.
“But, thank the heavens above, I’ve got fans,” he added, humbly reminding us that, yes, Usher’s main source of motivation for his iron abs isn’t vanity—it’s the thousands of people who scream his name every night. “I go work hard for y’all!” Cue audience sobbing uncontrollably while signing up for gym memberships.
Apparently, the rigorous schedule of his Past, Present, Future tour, which started in August, is Usher’s not-so-secret weapon in staying shredded. “I’m staying in shape. You know, no big deal. Just another day at the office where I dance like I’m in my 20s and make the rest of humanity question their life choices.”
Of course, Usher is all about that balance, too. He’s mindful, sure, but he’s not out here comparing his biceps to Chris Hemsworth’s or anything. “I’m just thinking,” Usher mused, “Maybe there’s someone out there who needs to hear this song, feel this emotion, and know they’re not alone. Oh, and also know that I’ve been doing crunches since the early 2000s. You’re welcome.”
But wait, there’s more. The man with moves like honey on ice has big plans for the future, people. And no, he’s not just aiming for more Grammys. He’s got his eyes on the shiny gold man himself—Oscar. “I could win an Oscar,” Usher declared, because apparently dancing and singing on stage for millions isn’t enough. “I mean, look, there’s so many ways! Documentaries, musical scoring, live performances… I could write a song about abs that wins an Oscar. The possibilities are endless!”
So, if you’re out there thinking you’ve done enough with your life today, just remember: Usher is out here aiming for an Oscar, while casually maintaining abs that could end world hunger. No pressure.
