Politicians often seek to show off their physical strength, with the new Polish President Karol Nawrocki the latest to continue the trend.

Following his election in August, the former right-wing historian's social media has been awash with footage of him training in the gym.

The videos show him hitting a punching bag, lifting weights and doing pull-ups.

From the gym to the political arena

The recently elected Polish president's publicised workouts should come as no surprise, as many leaders have also been keen to present themselves in sporting contexts.

Examples include Vladimir Putin, who has been known to show off his judo skills, and Barack Obama, who demonstrated his basketball skills by making a

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