The London tabloid Mail Online published some startling photos of Madonna over the weekend.  The pics show the Material Girl’s arms looking excessively muscled, ropey and displaying prominently bulging veins.

The accompanying article with the Mail Online pics suggests that the singer has taken her workout regimen too seriously.  Not so….reports Madonna’s rep, who claims that the latest photos have been altered and are clearly photoshopped.

In the top photo which was captured in September 2008, the bulging veins were the real deal, but are likely a case of Madge being extremely lean and dehydrated after a strenuous workout.

View more photos of Madonna’s fit body below.

 Photos:  WENN

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