Mark Wahlberg shows off ripped physique on Instagram

Mark Wahlberg shows off ripped physique on Instagram… after announcing plans to expand his Wahlburgers chain to Australia

He’s the man behind the Wahlburger’s fast food chain.

But Mark Wahlberg doesn’t appear to be indulging in his namesake food, based on the Pain & Gain actor’s Tuesday Instagram.

The 49-year-old native Bostonian stood shirtless by his pool as he promoted a brand of protein shake. 

Burgers off the diet: Mark Wahlberg doesn’t appear to be indulging in his namesake food, based on the Pain & Gain actor’s Tuesday Instagram

Meanwhile it was recently revealed that Wahlberg is expanding his US burger chain, Wahlburgers, to Australia.

The Hollywood actor revealed his latest venture with the owners of United Cinemas, in an interview with The Daily Telegraph on Sunday. 

‘I am partnering up with the Mustaca family and hopefully we will be not only bringing you Wahlburgers but wonderful cinematic experiences,’ he told the publication.

Buff dude: The 49-year-old native Bostonian stood shirtless by his pool as he promoted a brand of protein shake

Buff dude: The 49-year-old native Bostonian stood shirtless by his pool as he promoted a brand of protein shake

'We will be not only bringing you Wahlburgers but wonderful cinematic experiences': Mark has announced he will be bringing his US burger chain, Wahlburgers, to Australia, with the first opening in Sydney's Circular Quay in coming months

‘We will be not only bringing you Wahlburgers but wonderful cinematic experiences’: Mark has announced he will be bringing his US burger chain, Wahlburgers, to Australia, with the first opening in Sydney’s Circular Quay in coming months

The deal is worth more than $50million – and will employ 500 staff and see movie-themed restaurants open in 15 locations inside or next to the chain’s cinemas.

These locations include Sydney’s Warriewood and Narellan, Melbourne’s Craigieburn, Brisbane’s Indooroopilly and Perth’s Rockingham. 

‘What we are really focusing on now is creating exclusive content just for the customers. So people will see movie trailers early and all that stuff,’  Mark said.

The first store to open its doors will be in Sydney’s Circular Quay in coming months, which Mark promised to return to Australia for.

Details: The deal is worth more than $50million - and will employ 500 staff and see movie-themed restaurants open in 15 locations inside or next to United Cinemas chains. Mark pictured with founders Roy Mustaca (centre) and his son Sam (right) last month

Details: The deal is worth more than $50million – and will employ 500 staff and see movie-themed restaurants open in 15 locations inside or next to United Cinemas chains. Mark pictured with founders Roy Mustaca (centre) and his son Sam (right) last month

Appearance: The Mile 22 star arrived in Australia on November 30 and was granted permission to self-isolate at a luxury retreat, instead of the mandatory two-week hotel quarantine

Appearance: The Mile 22 star arrived in Australia on November 30 and was granted permission to self-isolate at a luxury retreat, instead of the mandatory two-week hotel quarantine 

Locations: These locations include Sydney's Warriewood and Narellan, Melbourne's Craigieburn, Brisbane's Indooroopilly and Perth's Rockingham

Locations: These locations include Sydney’s Warriewood and Narellan, Melbourne’s Craigieburn, Brisbane’s Indooroopilly and Perth’s Rockingham

The Mile 22 star arrived in Australia on November 30 and was granted permission to self-isolate at a luxury retreat, instead of the mandatory two-week hotel quarantine.

Mark quarantined at a private property in Byron Bay, a coastal town in New South Wales, which reportedly set him back $400,000.

The Good Vibrations hitmaker was required to stay at the retreat for 14 days, before flying into Sydney to film an ad for online betting agency Ladbrokes.

Mark also led an intense workout at an F45 gym in the city’s Woolloomooloo on December 15, after investing in the Australian fitness franchise in 2018. 

A-list fitness: Mark also led an intense workout at an F45 gym in Sydney's Woolloomooloo on December 15 while in Australia. Some of Australia's biggest celebrities were in attendance, including David and Candice Warner (pictured)

A-list fitness: Mark also led an intense workout at an F45 gym in Sydney’s Woolloomooloo on December 15 while in Australia. Some of Australia’s biggest celebrities were in attendance, including David and Candice Warner (pictured)