The footballing icon is to become the magazine's first solo male cover star when he graces the front of its July issue.
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In screenshots taken from a promotional video, Beckham stands shirtless by a pool with a towel stretched behind him and playfully throws punches at the camera.
Also featured in the trailer is a lingering shot of Beckham's crotch accompanied by the words "prepare yourself".
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The LA Galaxy player declared last month that he was "honoured" to have the "really exciting" opportunity to be on Elle's cover.
Editor-in-chief Lorraine Candy said: "David Beckham is a national hero... He is an icon and Elle is known for featuring icons on its cover. This is a first for us on the newsstand and I believe he is loved by men and women alike.
"Anyway, who doesn't want to see a picture of one of the world's most handsome men on the front cover of a magazine? It will be a collector's issue."
Beckham's issue of Elle goes on sale May 30.
Readers who subscribe to the magazine by May 16 will receive a free Beckham scent, a limited edition cover and an exclusive video.
