ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Muscle cuirass

Okay kiddo, so a muscle cuirass is kind of like a superhero's suit, but for your body. It's made of metal or leather and wraps around your chest and stomach like a big tight hug.

This special type of armor was worn by soldiers back in the olden days to protect their most important organs during battles. It was shaped like muscles to make the soldier look bigger and stronger, plus it gave extra protection in the areas where they needed it most.

Nowadays, people don't really wear muscle cuirasses anymore because we have better ways to protect ourselves in battles. But sometimes you might see them in movies or TV shows about the past. It's pretty cool to see how people used to protect themselves back then!