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Muscle Beach bodybuilding has bikinis, spray tan, hair spray...

July 16, 2013 08:35 IST

Image: Women compete in the Muscle Beach Independence Day bodybuilding contest
Photographs: Lucy Nicholson/Reuters

Southern California's Venice Beach was the home of the greatest outdoor bodybuilding show. And when it was time to judge the annual Mr and Ms Muscle Beach bodybuilding contest it was a tough call.

Muscle Beach bodybuilding has bikinis, spray tan, hair spray...

Image: A couple arrives to compete in the Muscle Beach Independence Day bodybuilding contest
Photographs: Lucy Nicholson/Reuters

The beach has its fair share of history and Hollywood angle to it, with former Californian governor and actor Arnold Schwarzenegger known to frequent it.

Muscle Beach bodybuilding has bikinis, spray tan, hair spray...

Image: A woman warms up
Photographs: Lucy Nicholson/Reuters

The sparkling, white sand beach was the venue for fitness buffs who gathered to watch participants compete in categories that included figure, bodybuilding, and men’s and women’s physique.

Muscle Beach bodybuilding has bikinis, spray tan, hair spray...

Image: A woman weighs herself
Photographs: Lucy Nicholson/Reuters

Bodybuilders are known for their focus and motivation, and this famous beach showcased the best muscles around.

Muscle Beach bodybuilding has bikinis, spray tan, hair spray...

Image: Women compete in the Muscle Beach Independence Day bodybuilding contest
Photographs: Lucy Nicholson/Reuters

Tourists pile in to watch the bikinis, spray tan and hair spray.

Muscle Beach bodybuilding has bikinis, spray tan, hair spray...


Photographs: Lucy Nicholson/Reuters

A woman styles her hair ahead of her presentation at the contest.