Shirtless Vin Diesel parades his muscular physique on a Miami beach as he shoots scenes for xXx: The Return of Xander Cage

By Dan Cain For Mailonline

Published: 08:05 EST, 15 March 2016 | Updated: 08:38 EST, 15 March 2016

He's flexed his bulging biceps in a myriad of action-packed roles.

And Vin Diesel, 48, paraded his beefy frame while filming scenes for xXx: The Return of Xander Cage on a beach in Miami, Florida, on Saturday.

The gravelly-voiced star peeled his black vest top down to reveal his impressive pecs and muscular shoulders as he strolled along the shoreline in between takes.

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Bulging biceps: Vin Diesel, 48, paraded his beefy frame while filming scenes for xXx: The Return of Xander Cage on a beach in Miami, Florida, on Saturday

Bulging biceps: Vin Diesel, 48, paraded his beefy frame while filming scenes for xXx: The Return of Xander Cage on a beach in Miami, Florida, on Saturday

Stood in the shallows while waves crashed over him, the actor had a blast shooting in the choppy surf.

Surrounded by crew members to ensure he was kept safe, Vin couldn't stop smiling as the sun beat down on the close-knit team.

He was nearly knocked over at one stage but managed to keep his balance as the ocean's waves lashed against him with force.

The actor didn't have the luxury of a pair a pair of goggles, unlike one member of the team, and was forced to squint he raised his hands to communicate with the onshore crew.

Beefcake: The gravelly-voiced star peeled his black vest top down to reveal his impressive pecs and muscular shoulders as he strolled along the shoreline in between takes

Beefcake: The gravelly-voiced star peeled his black vest top down to reveal his impressive pecs and muscular shoulders as he strolled along the shoreline in between takes

Making waves: He was nearly knocked over at one stage but managed to keep his balance as the ocean's waves lashed against him with force

Making waves: He was nearly knocked over at one stage but managed to keep his balance as the ocean's waves lashed against him with force

In it together: No one was safe from a soaking, with an array of men enveloped by water

In it together: No one was safe from a soaking, with an array of men enveloped by water

Over here: He signalled back to shore just as another waves was about to roll over him

Over here: He signalled back to shore just as another waves was about to roll over him

Having fun: Surrounded by crew members, Vin couldn't stop smiling as the sun beat down on them

Having fun: Surrounded by crew members, Vin couldn't stop smiling as the sun beat down on them

His trousers were sodden as he trudged back on to the sandy beach to regroup following the energy-sapping scene.

The star was helped out of his costume, with his tattooed arms drying quickly in the warm climate. 

The third film in the xXx franchise sees extreme sportsman Xander Cage return from a near death experience to take on another tough mission.

Helping hand: The star was helped out of his costume with his tattooed arms drying quickly in the warm climate

Helping hand: The star was helped out of his costume with his tattooed arms drying quickly in the warm climate

Sun-soaked: Vin looked to be developing a nice tan through his time in the sun

Sun-soaked: Vin looked to be developing a nice tan through his time in the sun

Wet through: Vin's trousers were sodden as he trudged back on to the sandy beach to regroup following the energy-sapping scene

Wet through: Vin's trousers were sodden as he trudged back on to the sandy beach to regroup following the energy-sapping scene

Outfit change: The actor slipped on some dry slipped on a dry vest back on the beach

Outfit change: The actor slipped on some dry slipped on a dry vest back on the beach

The movie also stars Ruby Rose, Toni Collette, Nina Dobrev, Samuel L. Jackson and Deepika Padukone, and is due for release next January.

While he is renowned for his muscular physique, Vin has previously stated that he is willing to adapt his body to the nature of the role.

He told Complex: 'I was a bouncer at 17. I play fat roles sometimes. Jackie DiNorscio [from 2006’s Find Me Guilty] was a character that was dealing with obesity in some ways and the whole fun of that character was to play fat Jack and play this man. So I would rather have the type of body that can comply to a certain role.'

In safe hands: There were plenty of crew members on hand to ensure everything ran smoothly

In safe hands: There were plenty of crew members on hand to ensure everything ran smoothly

Draining: The star's sopping wet outfit must have added plenty of weight to his sizeable shoulders

Draining: The star's sopping wet outfit must have added plenty of weight to his sizeable shoulders

Hard work: The star took a breather with his hands on his hips while stood knee-deep in water

Hard work: The star took a breather with his hands on his hips while stood knee-deep in water

High and dry: Vin was careful to keep a satchel dry as he waded deeper into the ocean

High and dry: Vin was careful to keep a satchel dry as he waded deeper into the ocean

 

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