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2016 Rio Olympics: The U.S. Men Gymnasts, Ranked by Ab Appeal!

Rio de Janerio, Brazil, is about to experience a serious heat wave.

The U.S. men's gymnastics team is coming in sizzling hot, with a squad of five chiseled guys competing for gold at the 2016 Rio Summer Olympics.

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Rio de Janerio, Brazil, is about to experience a serious heat wave.

The U.S. men's gymnastics team is coming in sizzling hot, with a squad of five chiseled guys competing for gold at the 2016 Rio Summer Olympics.

NEWS: The U.S. Olympics Women's Gymnastics Team: Meet the 'Fierce Five' Competing in Rio

While all eyes will certainly be glued to their every move on the bars, beam, trampoline, floor and vault, it will be hard not to swoon over their incredible physiques. Most notably, those washboard abs.

As a way to officially introduce you to the men gymnasts representing Team USA, ET's ranked the athletes by ab appeal, naturally.

5. Danell Leyva

SO incredibly excited to see the shots in @luomovogue this month.... Thank you guys so much!!! Check them out when they come out!! 3/18

A photo posted by Danell J Leyva (@danelljleyva) on

Age: 24
Hometown: Homestead, FL
Fun fact: The Cuba-born athlete was originally selected as an alternate, but was officially named to the team after John Orozco withdrew last month due to an ACL injury. (Akash Modi and Donnell Whittenburg currently fill Team USA's alternate spots.)

Abs in action:

Biceps, triceps, lats, core, and grip strength are targeted in this system. Watch "the all" system "in my facebook"

A video posted by Danell J Leyva (@danelljleyva) on

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4. Alex Naddour

Hard work pays off!! Thank you @usagym for the new Pommel Horse to train on. Fun fact, it's the same Pommel Horse that is going to be used in the 2016 Rio Olympics. I can't wait to get working on this bad boy, definitely going to help my training!!

A photo posted by Alex Naddour (@alex_naddour) on

Age: 25
Hometown: Gilbert, AZ
Fun fact: Back in February, the heartthrob and his wife, Hollie Vise, welcomed their first child together, a baby girl named Lilah. "Each set I'm doing, it's not just for me or for my wife or friends, family," he explained to reporters at the Pacific Rim Championships. "It's for my daughter."

Abs in action:

Working on my landings and making some good progress. #riotime #putmeincoach

A video posted by Alex Naddour (@alex_naddour) on

3. Sam Mikulak

Immersing myself in the Brazilian culture πŸ™ˆπŸ‘™πŸŒβ›±πŸ‡§πŸ‡·

A photo posted by Samuel Mikulak (@samuelmikulak) on

Age: 23
Hometown: Newport Beach, CA
Fun fact: Before heading to Rio, the seven-time NCAA champion paid a visit to his barber, Quenten Heard, who gave him a "patriotic haircut." Unfortunately, he told reporters on Wednesday that he has since shaved it off to avoid distractions.

Abs in action:

It's National Gymnastics Day! Unveiling my new skill, you think it would upgrade? #showyoursalute #ngd2015 @usagym

A video posted by Samuel Mikulak (@samuelmikulak) on

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2. Jake Dalton

Another awesome shot by @richardphibbs Thank you for the great work! #RoadToRio #People

A photo posted by Jake Dalton (@jake_dalton) on

Age: 24
Hometown: Sparks, NV
Fun fact: If his teammates had to choose a superlative for him, it'd be Most Reliable. "The best thing you can be as a teammate is trustworthy," Mikulak told USA Today. "That's exactly what Jake has done for himself and proven to all of us over and over -- that he is reliable."

Abs in action:

1 month to go until Rio. Let's get it. #TeamUSA #RoadToRio

A video posted by Jake Dalton (@jake_dalton) on

1. Chris Brooks

So stoked the limited edition Brooks X-bands came in before we left!! I'll be keeping my grip straps tight at the games in style thanks to @thegymnastx check out their site for your own style or rock your favorite gymnasts edition. πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡ΈπŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ

A photo posted by Chris Brooks (@cbrooks_gym) on

Age: 29
Hometown: Houston, TX
Fun fact: The University of Oklahoma graduate made a promise to his late father (who was also a gymnast) that he'd one day compete in the Olympic Games. "He believed in me from day one that I could go to the Olympics and I could do anything in the sport that I wanted to do," Brooks told reporters in Rio on Tuesday.. "Finally getting to this level, it means the world to me. And hopefully, to him."

Abs in action:

Had a pretty good day in the gym this morning prepping for the US qualifier next week... This is part of my routine I've been struggling with doing well all together, had a breakthrough today so decided to share πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡ΈπŸŽŠπŸŽ‰ #pommelgrind #cantstopwontstop

A video posted by Chris Brooks (@cbrooks_gym) on

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