He has spent countless hours in the gym building the body he needs to play god of thunder Thor.
And Chris Hemsworth put his bulging biceps to good use when he carried daughter India during an outing with wife Elsa in Malibu on Thursday.
The man mountain got an impromptu workout in as he was left holding the baby as they went for a wander in the Californian celebrity enclave.
The human stroller returns: Chris Hemsworth lived up to his old nickname during an outing in Malibu on Thursday
The 29-year-old beefcake Aussie was in a jolly mood as he went for a family walkabout.
And he looked close to his best in a grey T-shirt, jeans, casual shoes, baseball cap and celebrity standard issue sunglasses.
However proud father Chris would surely agree he was left firmly in the shade by his ambrosial 10-month-old daughter, who looked cute as a button in a red hooded top and turquoise trousers.
The actor is surely making the most of his time off while he can.
Thor blimey: He proved his muscles are not just for show as he effortlessly carried baby India with one arm
There and back again: Chris walked in a multitude of directions during his exciting walkabout adventure
Mysterious stranger: But the actor's bugling muscles where a dead giveaway despite his baseball cap and sunglasses
For
it looks like he may be spending time away from Los Angeles when
filming for Marvel’s The Avengers 2, set for release May 2015.
Josh Whedon is returning to write and direct the sequel, with Chris, Robert Downey Jr, Scarlett Johansson, Jeremy Renner, Samuel L Jackson, Chris Evans and Mark Ruffalo.
Apparently filming for the superhero flick will take place at Buckinghamshire’s Shepperton studios, where Thor 2: The Dark World was also recorded.
Family man: And the gentleman made sure wife Elsa enjoyed an encumbrance free stroll
Chap in a cap: But it seems it was slightly uncomfortable as the action star was seen adjusting it as he walked
Making the most of it: Chris is enjoying all the family time he can before he has to start work on The Avengers 2
And Chris Hemsworth put his bulging biceps to good use when he carried daughter India during an outing with wife Elsa in Malibu on Thursday.
The man mountain got an impromptu workout in as he was left holding the baby as they went for a wander in the Californian celebrity enclave.
The human stroller returns: Chris Hemsworth lived up to his old nickname during an outing in Malibu on ThursdayAnd he looked close to his best in a grey T-shirt, jeans, casual shoes, baseball cap and celebrity standard issue sunglasses.
However proud father Chris would surely agree he was left firmly in the shade by his ambrosial 10-month-old daughter, who looked cute as a button in a red hooded top and turquoise trousers.
The actor is surely making the most of his time off while he can.
Thor blimey: He proved his muscles are not just for show as he effortlessly carried baby India with one armMysterious stranger: But the actor's bugling muscles where a dead giveaway despite his baseball cap and sunglassesJosh Whedon is returning to write and direct the sequel, with Chris, Robert Downey Jr, Scarlett Johansson, Jeremy Renner, Samuel L Jackson, Chris Evans and Mark Ruffalo.
Apparently filming for the superhero flick will take place at Buckinghamshire’s Shepperton studios, where Thor 2: The Dark World was also recorded.
Family man: And the gentleman made sure wife Elsa enjoyed an encumbrance free strollChap in a cap: But it seems it was slightly uncomfortable as the action star was seen adjusting it as he walkedMaking the most of it: Chris is enjoying all the family time he can before he has to start work on The Avengers 2
