Sacha Baron Cohen fans work out 'real reason' behind ripped body transformation

Sacha Baron Cohen fans have been left stunned after the actor flaunted his incredible body transformation in new photos. The 53-year-old Borat star, from London, took to his Instagram page this week to share photos of his ripped new physique as he posed for the latest issue of Men's Fitness magazine.

Sacha, who finalised his divorce from wife Isla Fisher last month, was seen without his shirt in many of the snaps as he flaunted his rippling muscles and worked out in a gym. Captioning the post, the magazine wrote: "Men's Fitness talks exclusively to king of comedy Sacha Baron Cohen about getting in shape for his new role as Mephisto in Marvel's Ironheart, how fitness is in his blood and just why he can still rock a mankini."

However, despite the fact Sacha got in shape for his new Marvel role, many fans speculated it may also be his 'revenge body'. This is the term coined when someone goes through a body transformation after a break-up.

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One fan wrote on the post: "Single mode activated," while another simply stated: "Revenge body."

A third quipped: "Isla be like, where was this dude during our marriage?"

While a fourth chimed in: "Divorce is the best type of protein."

Many others said he looked "incredible" while others littered the post with quotes from Borat, such as "very nice".

Even Sacha's celebrity pals got in on the commenting action as US comedian and actress Chelsea Handler joked: "Is this AI?"

Meanwhile Wonder Woman actress Gal Gadot simply left a flame emoji.

During his chat with Men's Fitness, the actor said he had just three weeks to get into superhero shape, and made sure he put in the 'hard work' to portray Mephisto, a devil-like figure who makes Faustian bargains.

He said he turned to Matthew McConaughey to get the phone number of celebrity trainer Alfonso Moretti, who is well-known for transforming physiques on impossible deadlines.

Because of the short time frame, Sacha had to be 'consistent' by doing '100 push ups a day'. He also did short workouts and followed a diet high in fibre and protein as well as low in sugar.

He told the publication he did "25-minute workouts that were sustainable", adding: "Even while filming, the workouts happened. In the past, I would've thought you needed hour-long sessions".

The actor admitted at the start of his workout regimen he “had the core strength of an arthritic jellyfish.” But he said the short, intense sessions have left him feeling in the 'best shape of his life'. He says it's something others can emulate, tailoring their workouts to their own body goals and time limitations.