8 Hollywood leading men with the best biceps - including Chris Hemsworth's viral beach snap

Pedro Pascal isn't afraid of experimenting with his style, and it often means providing a visual treat for his fans with a risqué red carpet moment, from barely-there shorts to thigh-high boots and beyond. 

He'll even opt to show some skin, striking a pose at the Cannes Film Festival for a showing of Eddington in a sleeveless black top and flared trousers. Workout inspo or a feast for the eyes – we'll let you decide.

Being "built like a Greek God" takes on a different meaning in Chris Hemsworth's case. After all, there are certain expectations for the God of Thunder and his legendary hammer that can only be hefted by the most worth of biceps.

The Thor star showed off his enviable physique on Byron Bay beach in 2016, as well as a six pack designed by Odin himself. Thankfully, Chris was fresh from a cooling dip in the sea which stopped things getting too steamy...

Michael B. Jordan had hearts racing in Sinners, both thanks to the feature's edge-of-your-seat horror and the leading man's jaw-dropping good looks. But Michael has proven he can rock a simple outfit as well as a pinstripe suit.

Arriving at the premiere of Spider-Man: Brand New Day, the actor wore a white tee emblazoned with a picture of Spider-Man himself, but didn't leave too much to the imagination as it provided a hint of the star's impressive physique peeking out from the end of his short-sleeved shirt. After all, every good outfit is built on a strong foundation.

Alexander Skarsgård has become a dependable red carpet rebel, experimenting with see-through shoes, gold suits and leather trousers. He's also happy to bring these looks to the TV screen, appearing on Lorraine in tiny checked shorts. 

But one look stood out during the press tour for Pillion: namely, the actor's backless halter-neck shirt. It wasn't just the cut of his alternative formalwear that had fans taking a second look, but the actor's impressive upper arms. 

Heated Rivalry made Connor Storrie and Hudson Williams famous around the world and built a loyal fanbase overnight. With countless viewers cheering them on through a tumultuous start to their romantic relationship, it's no surprise the actors have also received plenty of interest.

But that interest heated up to an internet frenzy when Connor arrived at the 2026 Met Gala in a sleeveless spotted blouse. Sticking his hands in his pockets, this casual pose drew even more attention to the bulging bicep revealed by his red carpet outfit.

Austin Butler brought the lusted-after singer Elvis to life in the film of the same name, garnering some of the same attention from fans. But he's not always swinging his hips to a rock'n'roll tune.

The actor was spotted out and about in 2023 in an inconspicuous all-black outfit. Grabbing his coat in one hand, the actor showed off his strong build with strong forearms running up his forearm and showing off a glimpse of his biceps. 

Henry Cavill has taken on plenty of action-filled roles, from Superman himself in Man of Steel to Geralt of Rivea in Netflix hit The Witcher. So, it's no surprise he's got the physique to match all of these leading man roles. 

The Enola Holmes star can't hide his strong build, even when he's wearing a suit for the red carpet. But a 2019 Comic-Con panel showed his arms off more than usual, with a tight-fitting green t-shirt that seemed to stretch over his biceps.

If you were crushing on Robbie from the 2000s hit Angus, Thongs and Perfect Snogging just like Georgia, then you're probably still keeping up to date with Aaron Taylor-Johnson today. The actor has taken on major roles in recent years, including Robert Eggers' Frankenstein and his upcoming horror Werwulf. 

He's certainly got a talent for dramatic acting, but heartthrob status is hard to leave behind – and Aaron is still living up to his crush-worthy origins. While out and about promoting 28 Years Later in 2025, the actor sported a close fitted black t-shirt that showed off his strong arms, even when caught going about his day. No flexing required here!