It’s a tradition in Venice Beach California to have bodybuilding, fitness, and swimsuit competitions on the 4th of July. The event takes place at Muscle Beach in Venice California, just off of Ocean Front Walk, on the concrete platform in the recreation area. The weather for today’s event was perfect and I had an opportunity to test out a new Canon lens that I recently purchased.
I’m posting a select set of photographs from the women’s fitness and swimsuit competitions (similar events have been held for generations). I took nearly 600 photos today, so if you were a competitor in the events and you want photos, contact me and I’ll get you high resolution images. I did not get photographs of every single competitor, but I’ll share what I have. Thanks all for having me, enjoy the pictures!
Women entering the competition stage at Muscle Beach
Muscle Beach Contestant 173
Muscle Beach Contestant 171
Muscle Beach Contestant 164
Muscle Beach Contestant 166
Muscle Beach Contestant 174
Contestant 174 Leg Pose
Contestant 173 Striking a Pose
Contestant 173 shows off her legs
Contestant 171 showing a side pose
Contestant 171 Lats and Leg Pose
Contestant 191 close-up
Competitors (both male and female) came onto the podium in varying age groups throughout the day. Groups typically consisted of two to five individuals that went through a series of poses for the judges. It was a hot day at the beach and contestants waited for hours while others were competing. The crowd was fantastic and the entertainment was top-notch.
Congratulations to Joe Wheatley Productions on another successful event. Muscle Beach swimsuit, fitness and bodybuilding competitions are held annually on the Fourth of July, similar competitive events are held throughout the year. I love when bodybuilding events take place near me. And yes, I can’t help but notice contestants postures, that’s what I do.
Muscle Beach is located on Ocean Front Walk in Venice, California.
Venice Beach Recreation Center 1800 Ocean Front Walk, Venice, CA 90291
Depending on feedback and time I have available, I’ll post more photos from today’s event.