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Lionel Messi hit the gym to work with personal trainer Bret Contreras this week.

Messi is currently enjoying a break from soccer after Inter Miami failed to qualify for the MLS playoffs.

But the Argentina captain is determined to stay in top shape ahead of Miami's 2024 campaign, which is scheduled to start with a pre-season friendly against El Salvador in January.

A video posted to Instagram by Messi's wife Antonela Roccuzzo on Monday showed the soccer icon performing pull-ups while wearing a dip belt with a weight in between his legs.

Antonela tagged Messi in the post, as well as Contreras, who could be seen directing his workout during the video.

Contreras has been working with Antonela since she and Messi moved to Miami earlier this year.

His clients also include Elena Galera, who is the girlfriend of Inter Miami midfielder Sergio Busquets.

Contreras refers to himself as "The Glute Guy" on Instagram.

That is because he specializes in helping his predominantly-female clients enhance the strength and size of their buttocks.

Contreras runs a program called "Booty By Bret".

However, it is understood that Messi's fitness goals are to maintain his strength and muscular endurance, rather than building his booty.

This article first appeared on FanNation Futbol and was syndicated with permission.

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