1. Jake Sawyer, 30, Runner Up, hit an “Overhead Abdominal Pose” during the 2008 Muscle Beach International Classic at Venice’s Muscle Beach. 2. Ana Brown, 28, Figure Tall Class winner, poses during the 2008 Muscle Beach International Classic at Venice’s Muscle Beach on Sunday, May 25. The competition was presented by Joe Wheatley Productions & Bodybuilding.com and hosted by Head Blade. The next bodybuilding competitions at muscle beach will be staged on the Fourth of July and Labor Day.
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