Arnold Schwarzenegger has dropped in on US troops in Iraq, reminding them to keep pumping iron every day.
The star of The Terminator entered a crowded dining hall at Camp Victory on Baghdad's outskirts to a loud roar from the soldiers gathered.
He congratulated them on the job they were doing and thanked them for the sacrifices they and their families are making, before shaking hands and posing for photographs.
The Governor of California and former Mr Universe also discussed with soldiers the need to work out, reminding them: "You have to pump up every day".
Schwarzenegger plans to work out with some of the troops after serving them breakfast, said his spokesman, Aaron McLear.
McLear said the governor also hopes to meet with Iraqi officials.
On Monday, Schwarzenegger had dinner with a group of generals, including Gen Raymond Odierno, the top US commander in Iraq, after handing out cigars to troops.
McLear said Schwarzenegger has been wanting to make such a trip for a while but has been unable to do so as he dealt with pressing issues in California, including a series of multibillion-dollar budget shortfalls.
