Sweating up a storm! David Beckham shows off his toned arms following heavy workout in LA... after posting sweet Easter tribute to daughter Harper

By Jessica Rach and Tim Lamden For Mailonline

Published: 11:40 BST, 15 April 2017 | Updated: 11:55 BST, 15 April 2017

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He's known for his athletic talents.

And David Beckham ensured he kept his body in shape as he hit the gym in LA on Friday.

The British former footballer, 41, showed off his toned and tattooed arms, hours before posting a cute snap with Harper, 5.

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David Beckham ensured he kept his body in shape as he hit the gym in LA on Friday

Rocking a black cap and matching fitted T-shirt he made the most of his ripped physique.

And putting on a low-key appearance, he rocked a low black cap and towel as he picked up a juice and acai bowl following his workout.

Posting a tribute to his youngest, he later shares a sweet snap as he embraced little Harper, writing: 'Easter Friday gets better'.

Daddy's girl: Posting a tribute to his youngest, he later shares a sweet snap as he embraced little Harper, writing: 'Easter Friday gets better

According to intellectual property office records, Victoria Beckham has registered her daughter’s name for use in a range of branded products, including make-up, toys and clothing.

The Harper Beckham trademark has also been registered for use in the entertainment industry should Harper wish to replicate her mother’s career as a pop star.

Mrs Beckham has also signed up the names of sons Brooklyn, 18, Romeo, 14, and Cruz, 12, to the UK’s Intellectual Property Office and the EU-wide office.

The British former footballer, 41, showed off his toned and tatooed arms, hours before posting a cute snap with Harper, 5

It means the children are now officially part of Brand Beckham – David Beckham registered his name in 2000 while Victoria trademarked her name in 2002.

Last night, an intellectual property expert said it was unprecedented to trademark a five-year-old’s.

Oliver Bray, a partner at international law firm RPC, said the move was usually reserved for those who were already celebrities.

‘It normally happens when your career is getting going and a lawyer says, “Let’s get some protection in place”,’ he said. ‘As opposed to the future-proofing which is what Victoria Beckham has done with her children.

‘It may be a sign of the times with social media and the whole way in which celebrities are exploited.

Savvy: Victoria Beckham has reportedly trademarked her name for use in a range of branded products, including make-up, toys and clothing

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‘In order to give you more levers to control your image, a trademark is an obvious place to go and it might be that society is driving the Beckhams to use these levers to protect their children in this more manipulative world in which we live.

‘But from another point of view, you could call it savvy and looking to the future. ’

Mrs Beckham has registered her children for trademarks covering six classes of products and a class for ‘entertainment services’ should they wish to go into showbusiness.

The trademarks cover brands of cosmetics such as perfume, lip gloss and even anti-wrinkle creams, as well as books, umbrellas, music, clothing and children’s dolls.

Brand Beckham: Mrs Beckham has also signed up the names of sons Brooklyn, 18, Romeo, 14, and Cruz, 12, to the UK’s Intellectual Property Office and the EU-wide office.