Outlander star Sam Heughan has set pulses racing with his latest Instagram post - but fans seem to be confused.
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The actor, who plays lead character Jamie Fraser in the drama series, showed off his toned arms in a snap from a recent gym session, which sees him lifting a heavy weight while wearing a face mask.
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Captioning the photo, he wrote: "Working on the new year goals!! @mypeakchallenge. With a little (a LOT) of help from my friends @pharosechopark."
Fans were quick to comment on the new photo, with one person questioning why the star was bulking up, writing: "Looks great! I do have a question though… I thought you said you were having to slim down for Everest," while another agreed, asking: "He said he had to lose weight for Everest, so what gives?"
Other fans also commented on the actor's impressive physique, writing: "Well if this doesn't get hearts pumping," while another added: "I will think about this picture all day."
A third person commented: "Um...lord have mercy. That's all I have."
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Sam's followers were inspired by the snap to kickstart their own 2022 fitness regime, with one person writing: "Well, MY cardio work is kicked into gear for today. Thanks for the help, Coach," while another added: "Sam you have fabulous arms!! You truly motivate me to workout more!! "
© Photo: InstagramSome fans were confused by Sam's latest post
Meanwhile, Outlander viewers have been looking forward to the upcoming sixth season, which is due to land on all Starz platforms on 6 March - only two months to go!
Teasing what fans can expect in a recent post via the show's official Twitter account, Sam said: "I think Jamie's past almost catches up with him slightly or comes back to haunt him. We meet some characters who come back into Jamie's life, and some are good, and some are more unsettling.
"This season we've had the build-up to this War of Independence, this revolution. Jamie's been on the side of the British, he knows they're the losing side. As we get closer to that point, stakes are higher. Not only for the country as a whole, but in Fraser's ridge as well. A revolution in the home as well."
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