Sam Heughan Shared a Jacked Gym Selfie After a Grueling Birthday WOD

Sam Heughan, star of the cult romantic historical drama Outlander and rumored James Bond hopeful, just celebrated his birthday. And while for most people that would probably entail a slice of cake and a drink or two, the actor did things a little differently, and programmed and sweated his way through a special CrossFit workout instead.

Heughan shared a triumphant gym selfie on Instagram after completing the WOD, flexing his jacked biceps. Also featured in the photo is John Valbonesi, a personal trainer and program director at The Peak Challenge, Heughan's health and wellness initiative which enables people to raise money for charity while completing personal challenges such as running a 10K or climbing a mountain.

There was a definite theme to the workout, with 41 reps of each exercise and 41-kg weights, in honor of the actor's 41st birthday—although the Instagram caption tells a slightly different story. "Not sure why 41 of everything," he joked, "as I'm 29yrs old..."

Heughan's birthday WOD is as follows:

• 4,100-meter SkiErg

• 41 pullups

• 41 squats

• 41 bench press

• 41 box jumps

• 41 kettlebell swings

• 41 double unders

• 41 burpee deadlifts

• 41 prowlers

It's not the first time Heughan has shared a sweat-drenched Instagram update regarding his training regime. He sends the passionate (and, it has to be said, thirsty) Outlander fanbase into a tailspin on a semiregular basis with his post-workout thirst traps. All part and parcel of being a leading man these days, of course.

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