Putin launches a new arms race: Action man Vlad's latest photo stunt shows him and Russian PM Medvedev pumping iron in the gym (... but this time he keeps his shirt ON)
- Putin and his prime minister Dmitry Medvedev were busy working out in a gym in Bocharov Ruchei, Sochi
- Vladimir Putin, 62, demonstrated his muscular arms but managed to keep his shirt on for his whole workout
- The Russian President has previously been seen playing ice hockey and recently pledged to start yoga
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Tom Wyke for MailOnline
Published: 13:23 GMT, 30 August 2015 | Updated: 22:35 GMT, 30 August 2015
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From horse riding to hunting, Vladimir Putin has long portrayed himself as Russia's action-man president and this morning was no different as he was pictured enthusiastically working out with prime minister Dmitry Medvedev in his gym in Sochi.
Amazingly, Putin managed to resist the urge to rip off his t-shirt, preferring to complete his whole workout without revealing his famous torso.
After struggling to keep up with Putin, Medvedev joined the President for a relaxing cup of tea and breakfast at his residence in Bocharov Ruchei.
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Amazingly Putin managed to resist the urge to rip off his t-shirt, preferring to complete his whole workout without revealing his torso
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The Russian president has been pictured enthusiastically working out with prime minister Dmitry Medvedev in his gym in Sochi
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After struggling to keep up with Putin, Medvedev and the President enjoyed a relaxing cup of tea at their residence in Bocharov Ruchei
Wearing a pair of powerlifting gloves, grey jogging bottoms and a plain t-shirt, Putin appeared to be well-prepared for an intense workout.
Striding into the gym with Medvedev, the Russian president seemed to be at ease, quickly showing off his strength with an easy arm workout on the cable crossover.
Pausing to reset his feet, Putin leans forward as he works on the cable crossover, slightly blowing his cheeks out as he starts to feel the strain to his arms and upper back.
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Ready for action: Vladimir Putin and Dmitry Medvedev have a quick chat before starting their intense workout at a gym in Bocharov Ruchei
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Concentraing hard: Medvedev tries to focus on his workout whilst Putin stands over his shoulder, offering a few words of encouragement
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This is how it's done: No stranger to the showing off his manly strength, Putin demonstrates to his prime minister how to maximise results
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Sunday stroke: The two friends were enjoying a relaxing getaway at the Bocharov Ruchei state residence in Sochi, Russia
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Barbecue time: Grillmaster Medvedev takes over the barbecue as he and Putin attempt to prepare their own breakfast after their workout
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Time for tea: Toasting to a successful time in office, Putin and Medvedev enjoy a cup of tea for their breakfast
