"Macho posturing" refers to a behavior where someone, usually a man, tries to appear stronger, more dominant, or tougher than they actually are, often to impress others or assert their masculinity. Full definition
Resident Evil 7 puts you in the shoes of Ethan Winters, an everyman far removed from the hyper - macho posturing of Chris Redfield or the grimacing caricatures of angst that are your usual protagonists. (impulsegamer.com)
And so I was surprised to be relatively impressed at the subtlety of Jason Hall's approach here in this quiet, character - driven film that eschews macho posturing for stories that feel true. (rogerebert.com)
There is too little knowledge and too much macho posturing. (politics.co.uk)