The lads mag favourite, who plays Carly Hope in Emmerdale, struck a pose in a snap posted to her Twitter account, which she captioned: ‘Suns out…[guns] out. Training is paying off! Love feeling strong! #Ladieswholift #strongwomen #girlpower.’

Popular Gemma, 30, who has also held long term roles on Hollyoaks and Casualty, showed off her ripped abs, muscular biceps and beaming smile in the social media snap, with plenty of fans commending the actress for her dedication to fitness.

Last month, Gemma took aim at a body shamer who called her ‘a man’ on social media.

Writing on Instagram, Gemma fumed: ‘This woman here commenting on MY appearance, A female YET AGAIN slagging off another female. I take it this Jenny chick is just absolutely perfect…You should be embarrassed.’

‘I’m not a man, I just look stronger than you because I train and you clearly don’t and that makes you feel s****y because you’re insecure sat ay a computer slagging off someone to make yourself feel better.’

‘Maybe you wish you had the dedication to see what your body is capable of doing at the gym?’

‘Either way, Jealousy is a terrible disease…Get well soon b****’

Anyone else think this is the most epic take down of a troll ever? You go, Gemma!