Beach, where? Female competitors pose for a swimsuit competition

Muscle Beach Swimsuit Vintage collection

Competitors participated in the Muscle Beach Vintage Swimsuit competition at Venice Beach in California earlier this week.

Muscle Beach Swimsuit competitors post at Venice Beach. Pic/ AFP

The competition is judged across various categories such as men's masters, women's physique, bikini and vintage swimsuit.

Swimsuit competitors strike a pose. Pic/ AFP

Actor Arnold Schwarzeneger used to be a regular among the many famous bodybuilders and actors, who have participated in this event.

The winner of the Muscle Beach Vintage Swimsuit competition Justine Koo (L) stands with the winner from the inauguaral 1948 competition Sara Clark. Pic/ AFP

Famous wrestler Hulk Hogan has also been featured in an episode of 'Baywatch' shot here.