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'DON'T do this unless you're trained!' Shirtless gymnast Louis Smith shows off his rippling muscles as he reveals his very unusual at-home workout secrets

Published: 15:54 GMT, 18 May 2016 | Updated: 21:54 GMT, 18 May 2016

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He's known for his prowess on the pommel horse but Louis Smith likes to practise his gymnast skills wherever he is.

The 27-year-old Olympian has posed for a new Kellogg's cereal campaign, in which he shows off his rippling muscles, wearing nothing but a pair of striped pyjama bottoms.

With the Olympic Games in Rio mere months away, Lucy Mecklenburgh's ex revealed how he keeps active in the mornings, citing a rather unusual workout routine.

'DON'T do this unless you're trained!' Shirtless gymnast Louis Smith shows off his rippling muscles as he revealed his very unusual at-home workout secrets - which included walking down the stairs on his hands

Going for it: The 27-year-old Olympian has posed for a new Kellogg's cereal campaign, in which he shows off his rippling muscles, wearing nothing but a pair of striped pyjama bottoms

In a new set of stills, the London 2012 silver medalist reveals that he starts his day by climbing out of his Union Jack print bed and walking down the stairs on his hands.

Somersaults onto the sofa, pommel horse practice and press ups on the counter also form part of Louis’ unique wake-up performance.

Another snap sees him balancing on the handrail of a staircase in a move which is certainly not recommended at home.

Up and at 'em: With the Olympic Games in Rio mere months away, Lucy Mecklenburgh's ex revealed how he keeps active in the mornings, citing a rather unusual workout routine

No easy feat: In a set of new stills, Louis can be seen eating his breakfast while doing the splits across the kitchen counter

Louis then tumbles through the kitchen effortlessly to flick the kettle on with his big toe, and eats his breakfast while doing the splits across the kitchen counter.

He also showed off an inking on his back, which he began having done in 2007, when he won his first major competition, with the phrase 'What I deserve I earn'.

When his grandmother, who became an inspiration for his career, died in 2009, he added the 'RIP Nan, missing you' design.

His own style: He also showed off an inking on his back, which he began having done in 2007, when he won his first major competition, with the phrase 'What I deserve I earn'

Paying tribute: When his grandmother, who became an inspiration for his career, died in 2009, he added the 'RIP Nan, missing you' design

What a man: Commenting on his extraordinary wake-up, he said: 'I love to get off to an energetic start in the morning as I find this sets me up for day ahead

Commenting on his extraordinary wake-up, he said: 'I love to get off to an energetic start in the morning as I find this sets me up for day ahead.

'With such an active lifestyle, I need a filling breakfast to keep my body fueled throughout the day.

'I loved making the video and showing some of my moves around the house - although I must warn people not to try these moves at home unless you are a trained gymnast; eating breakfast whilst doing the splits is not for everyone!'

Former Strictly star Louis, is an ambassador for the #GreatStarts campaign, where the public can win tickets to the RIO Olympics simply by sharing their morning routines and using the hashtag.

He said: 'I loved making the video and showing some of my moves around the house - although I must warn people not to try these moves at home unless you are a trained gymnast; eating breakfast whilst doing the splits is not for everyone!'

Helping out: Former Strictly star Louis, is an ambassador for the #GreatStarts campaign, where the public can win tickets to the RIO Olympics simply by sharing their morning routines and using the hashtag