Ripped: 62-year-old Sylvester Stallone reveals his extraordinary physique while shooting on location in Brazil

Entitled The Expendables, the new thriller also features British star Jason Statham, as well as appearances from fellow action stars Jet Li and Dolph Lundgren.

The film is an action-packed affair and Sly didn't shy away from performing his
own stunts.

In one scene, Sly's character runs along a pier brandishing a gun before diving dramatically off the end.

Armed and dangerous: Rambo was 20 years ago, but Sly still likes weapons in his movies. Here, he reveals not only a toned back, but also a pistol in his waistband

Given the physical condition he's in, perhaps it shouldn't have been surprising that Stallone wanted to make the most of his body.

Nonetheless, onlookers were amazed when the star rejected the services of a stuntman and decided to take the flying leap himself. 

He took a few tumbles but, after several gutsy attempts, the star got the shot right in
the end.

Jump! Brandishing a pistol, the Rambo star launches himself onto the pier from a considerable height

Run! The amazingly athletic 62-year-old continues his chase, sprinting along the pier towards the water

Fly! Stallone performs his own stunt, leaping off the pier over the water like a man one third of his age

Splash! The ageing action hero looks certain to land in the water, but he'll carry on until he gets it right