Britney does the splits to wow fans with gym selfies

Britney Spears has wowed her fans by showing off her toned physique and impressive ability to do the splits.

In a social media photo, the 35-year-old pop star wore a crop top and tiny shorts to sit on the floor of a gym with her legs in a perfect splits poise, seemingly with complete ease.

Along with the snap, shared with her 52.4 million Twitter followers and liked over 22,000 times, Spears wrote: "Back at the gym ... stretch and run all the way."

An accompanying image revealed the Toxic hit-maker's famously toned abs.

Fans of the US musician rushed to share their amazement over her physique and splits prowess in the pictures, which were also shared with her 16.4 million Instagram followers.

One wrote that she looked "like she did in the I'm A Slave 4 U video" from 2004, sharing the same thought with many others.

Inspiring others, one fan wrote: "I wish I was this flexible, legend."

Another added: "Fit Queen!!!! Definitely motivation to take my a** back to the gym.

A third wrote: "Wooow I did more abs and running after I saw this post!"

One fan praised: "I love how confident you are in your body!

Spears posted the picture hours after receiving the first ever Icon Award at the 2017 Radio Disney Music Awards, at which she was honoured by her sister Jamie Lynn Spears.