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Pic: Check out how incredibly ripped the athletes posing for the ESPN body issue are

Published 12:01 9 Jul 2015 BST

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It's called 'Bodies We Want' and they are not wrong.

Every year, ESPN gives all the time, dedication and commitment that athletes spend in the gym its due attention with an issue that shows some of the most ripped physiques that you'll ever see. It's a powerful statement that makes for some stunning photos. Oh yeah, it also helps that everyone in front of the lens is absolutely smoking. Here are a few of our favourite shots from 2015. Enjoy.

"The key word is 'relentless.' Nothing can stop you but you." -@deandrejordan6 in the 2015 #BodyIssue. Link to more photos in bio. #motivationmonday [Credit: @peggysirota]

A photo posted by espn (@espn) on Jul 6, 2015 at 8:54am PDT

The 2015 #BodyIssue is live! Flip to our bio to check out all the pics, like this incredible shot of Olympic heptathlete Chantae McMillan. "Looking in the mirror I get surprised like every other week. It's like I'm Wonder Woman." -@chan_taemac [Credit: Carlos Serrao] A photo posted by espn (@espn) on Jul 6, 2015 at 7:43am PDT

Rise and stretch. ESPN The Magazine's 2015 #BodyIssue is available online TODAY. [Credit: @markseliger]

A photo posted by espn (@espn) on Jul 6, 2015 at 4:21am PDT

"I have her exact body structure from head to toe -- her wrists, arms, everything. I pretty much look like an identical twin of my mom." Giants WR @iam_objxiii says he gets his body from his mother. Full #BodyIssue available on July 6. [Credit: Carlos Serrao] A photo posted by espn (@espn) on Jul 5, 2015 at 9:16am PDT

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