As most people who own one would attest, Pomeranians tend to make up for their small stature with big attitudes and loud barking. Pochi, a Pomeranian in Japan, may not need to compensate for looks, however.

At least when photographed from just the right angle.

Piyorin Objyoitoi (@harepiyopiyo), who shares the daily adventures of her frisky Pomeranian pup Pochi, caused quite the double-take on Twitter when she posted a hilarious photo of the doggo. Pochi looks as if he's putting on a finishing flex to clinch a bodybuilding competition victory!

Pochi isn't actually a giant ripped Pom puppy, but the angle of the photo makes the tiny canine look like a totally buff beast! The visual trick is the result of how he's being held, as you can see below: