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Written: Wednesday, January 4, 2012David Beckham was yesterday named as the man with the best British abs.
A study of 2,000 Brits found that Golden Balls' Adonis-like physique is the one most lusted after by the girls and admired by the guys.
The research, which was commissioned by muscle-toning experts Slendertone Abs, found the nation are more than happy to spy on Daniel Craig's sculpted stomach - aged 43, the 007 star finished runner up.
While David Cameron can hold his head high - our very own Prime Minister made a surprise appearance at 14th in the list of top 20 men with great abs.
And vampire heart throb Robert Pattinson shows he's not all teeth - the Twilight star's paler abs saw him take the bronze in the study marking the launch of the premium Slendertone Abs belt.
Perma-tan Essex man Mark Wright, of TOWIE fame, has the abs to take him to number four, while his jungle hosts Ant and Dec were finally separated from the hip with Dec coming in at 15th and Ant failing to hit the top 20.
Slendertone Ambassador, Jarod Chapman, said: "David Beckham is clearly a worthy winner - having reached the pinnacle of his profession through a combination of huge talent and sheer athleticism.
"The British public are no strangers to seeing him with his shirt off and it's clear both men and women respect the shape he's in.
"But what we're also seeing is a varied top 20 that includes some surprise names and shows a healthy range of professions and ages in the men that appeared.
"David Cameron is certainly a surprise inclusion but it's great to have him in there - he's clearly giving Barack Obama a run for his money."
The hard-earned stomach muscles of rugby star Gavin Henson sees him earn fifth spot, Formula One driver Jenson Button comes in at sixth position, while original entertainer Robbie Williams takes seventh.
Actor Colin Farrell and musician Olly Murs both have the stomachs for it with both finishing high in the list of most respected abs.
While all-action military man, Prince Harry, rounded off the top ten.
It was a surprise 14th placed finish for David Cameron, the sport-loving Prime Minister taking the title of best abs in British politics.
And Cheryl Cole proved she hasn't lost top form despite taking time out of the limelight - the Geordie sensation topped the polls for the best female abs in Britain.
The curvaceous yet toned Kelly Brook came in second, with screen sirens Sienna Miller and Keira Knightley also appearing inside the top five.
Oscar-winning actress Kate Winslet finished in seventh, and at 46 years old, the elegant Liz Hurley proved age is no barrier to great shape, appearing just outside the top ten.
Dancing on Ice host Christine Bleakley's toned physique helps her skate into the top 20 best British female abs, while 66-year-old Dame Helen Mirren's conditioned stomach saw the queen of the red carpet finish just outside.
Meanwhile there are certain celebrities it seems the nation would rather not have to see shirtless, with Boris Johnson, Piers Morgan and Ricky Gervais still with some work to do.
Over a third of Brits admit that seeing pictures of a celebrity in great shape did motivate them to improve their own physique.
When it actually comes down to improving their own body though, a quarter of people felt that it just seemed too much like hard work.
A fifth of people said simply finding the time to work out was the biggest barrier to a better stomach, while expensive gym fees an additional obstacle.
The country could do with a workout in many people's eyes - a third said the average British stomach was a beer belly, while 46 per cent described it as 'a muffin top'.
Slendertone ambassador, Jarod Chapman, continued: "It's good to see that both men and women appreciate a healthy body and that the lists aren't only made up of younger celebrities.
"A toned stomach is the end result of healthy eating and plenty of exercise, but it doesn't necessarily mean slogging away in a gym for hours.
"Using a gadget, such as the new premium Slendertone Abs belt is an easy way to help people condition their muscles and tone their tummy from the inside out.
"It is the most advanced Abs Belt to date and includes features designed to deliver a more slim line, toned figure in just four weeks.
"What's more, using the belt for 20 minutes a day provides a complete abdominal workout - the equivalent of 120 sit ups - and can be worn under clothes whilst you exercise so you can push your training regime to the max."
TOP 20 BEST BRITISH ABS (MEN)
- David Beckham
- Daniel Craig
- Robert Pattinson
- Mark Wright
- Gavin Henson
- Jenson Button
- Robbie Williams
- Colin Farrell
- Ollie Murs
- Prince Harry
- Colin Firth
- Gary Barlow
- Daniel Radcliffe
- David Cameron
- Declan Donnelly
- Robbie Savage
- Alex Reid
- Joey Essex
- Gary Lineker
- Andy Murray
TOP 20 BEST BRITISH ABS (WOMEN)
- Cheryl Cole
- Kelly Brook
- Sienna Miller
- Keira Knightley
- Tulisa Contostavlos
- Emma Watson
- Kate Winslet
- Abbey Clancy
- Alesha Dixon
- Amy Childs
- Liz Hurley
- Jessica Jayne Clement
- Kara Tointon
- Coleen Rooney
- Michelle Keegan
- Christine Bleakley
- Victoria Beckham
- Melanie Sykes
- Daisy Lowe
- Frankie Stanford
TOP 20 BEST GLOBAL ABS (MEN)
- David Beckham
- Daniel Craig
- Brad Pitt
- Peter Andre
- Justin Timberlake
- Hugh Jackman
- Robert Pattinson
- Zac Effron
- Bradley Cooper
- George Clooney
- Mark Wright
- Rafa Nadal
- Gavin Henson
- Jenson Button
- Robbie Williams
- Colin Farrell
- Olly Murs
- Prince Harry
- Colin Firth
- Gary Barlow
TOP 20 BEST GLOBAL ABS (WOMEN)
- Cheryl Cole
- Kelly Brook
- Megan Fox
- Katy Perry
- Rihanna
- Jennifer Aniston
- J-Lo
- Holly Valance
- Nicole Scherzinger
- Sienna Miller
- Keira Knightly
- Heidi Klum
- Emma Watson
- Tulisa
- Kate Winslet
- Jessica Jayne Clement
- Demi Moore
- Kelly Rowland
- Kim Kardashian
- Liz Hurley
