Pool parties, private jets and legions of female admirers: Bodyguards to the rich and famous flaunt their glamorous lives and VERY bulked up bodies on Instagram

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Forget superyachts and palatial mansions, a hot bodyguard is the latest must-have status symbol for A-list celebrities. 

Peter Van der Veen who looks after Adele and Greg Lenz Jennifer Lawrence have become recognisable names in their own right, after fans spotted them guarding the stars and started swooning over them.

So it's no surprise that fellow security staff have been doing their best to get noticed on Instagram, by showing off their enviable lifestyles as they jet around the world with wealthy clients - not to mention the very muscular bodies that make them ideal for the job.

Private security guards to the likes of Chris Brown, Scott Disick and 50 Cent have been showcasing the trappings of their career including pool parties, private jet travel and wads of cash on Instagram under the hashtag #bodyguardlife.

A hot bodyguard is the latest must-have status symbol for star's and Adele's minder Peter Van Der Ven has left fans swooning with his shirtless snaps 

Adele’s minder Peter Van der Veen was propelled to stardom himself thanks to his striking good looks

It's not surprising to see bodyguards vying for a slice of fame, after Adele’s minder Peter Van der Veen was propelled to stardom himself thanks to his striking good looks.

The Dutchman’s chiselled jaw, piercing blue eyes and bulging muscles set pulses racing after fans noticed him by the singer's side. 

Kim Kardashian has a whole security team surrounding her, but in particular stood out. 

Mike of Empire Bodyguards is one of Miami's best known security figures and was spotted keeping a watchful eye on Scott Disick as he partied with girls on the beach.

Mike looks after Scott Disick as he parties in Miami with a group of bikini-clad girls

Mike enjoys the finer things in life and frequently posts picutres of wads of cash and designer watches to prove it (left) as well as his 'partner of crime'

Bodyguard Mike poses for a sultry selfie as he drives to work 

Mike of Miami based Empire Bodyguards hops on the back of a luxury motorcycle 

And Jennifer Lawrence's minder Greg Lenz has also set pulses racing, although fans were disappointed to learn he's happily married.

Now other minders to wealthy and high profile clients are finding Instagram fame as they show off the perks of the job on line.  

Bodyguard Doublej2334 from LA combines his job with working on his impressively bulked up frame with partying with scantily clad beauties at pool parties at Hollywood's Roosevelt hotel. 

Perks of the job: Ronnyc01 poses backstage with dancers as he guards a client who works in the entertainment business 

It's not all work and no play! Spanish bodyguard Ronnyc01 leans his muscled frame against a palm tree (left) and relaxes with a cigar (right)

Ronnyc01 looking after Liam Hemsworth at the Madrid premiere of The Hunger Games: Catching Fire 

Bodyguard Doublej2334 ready for action and armed for protection 

Bodyguards to the rich and famous such as DoubleJ2334, pictured at a pool party at LA's Roosevelt hotel, have been showing off the perks of the job on Instagram

Private security officer, Bone_tactical, has developed a self defence tool called the Bone Breaker on a bottle opener keychain

Jennifer Lawrence's minder Greg Lenz has also set pulses racing, although fans were disappointed to learn he's happily married

Bone-tactical works in private security and is fan of a brooding shot, showing off his weapon

Another private security officer, Bone_tactical, has developed a self defence tool called the Bone Breaker on a bottle opener keychain.

He's seen posing in his stars and stripes swimming trunks by the pool while two female acquaintances use it to crack open the beers. 

Naturally, you become accustomed to travelling in style when you're guarding the super rich. 

Miami-based Mike's clients include Scott Disick and hip hop artist Gucci Mane

Bone_tactical said he was sure he'd survive being away from home for Thanksgiving, given the company 

Bodyguard bone_tactical strikes a pose with his weapon and a fat cigar 

Frankdellatto jets around the world with hip hop artist Chris Brown 

Mrfain3 pointed out as much when he shared a photo showing him ushering his client out a limo towards a private plane.

'Securing my principal as we jump on the jet to the next destination,' he explained. 

Frankdellatto, who has worked for the singer Chris Brown, is also a fan of the private jet and posed with the star on the steps of his private plane. 

Andrej1218 protectiong rapper 50 Cent from over enthusiastic fans 

Naturally, you become accustomed to travelling in style when you're guarding the super rich, as Mrfain3 pointed out

Mike of Empire Bodyguards from Miami is also a fan of the high life, littering his Instagram account with wads of cash and designer watches. 

The dapper hunk is the CEO of a company specialising in protecting executives, dignitaries, politicians, and families with a high net value.

His clients include Scott Disick and hip hop artist Gucci Mane, and he describes his gun as his 'partner of crime'. 

Andrej1218 secures the area before taking off on a private plane 

Doublej2334 bobs around on a pool float during his down time 

Frankdellatto at a political rally for Donald Trump (left) and enjoying some time off (right)