Amateur bodybuilders flex their muscles in glitzy bikinis and apply A LOT of fake tan in tiny thongs ahead of annual competition
Competitors took part at the annual Solent City Bodybuilding Championships in Gosport, Hampshire
SUPER-SPARKLY bikinis, eye-wateringly heavy weights and tons of fake tan… the muscliest contest in Britain is back!
This year’s crop of insanely ripped hopefuls have battled it out at the annual Solent City Bodybuilding Championships in Gosport, Hampshire.
Bodybuilders aged 20 to 70 donned skimpy two-pieces and barely-there pants to compete in a range of categories, including the coveted Miss Bikini title.
Gym buffs did all that their perfectly sculpted physiques would allow to try and bag an award.
James Picardi, dressed in a pair of tiny blue knickers, roped in his mum Rene to whack a bit more mahogany-hued tan on him as they waited around in the car park.
James, who looked like he'd been dipped in a pot of Ronseal, was competing in the men's category while buff blonde Rene tried her luck in the women's over 50’s section.
Miss Bikini entrant Lavinia Titre was given the arduous task of oiling up handsome bodybuilder Aryan Charda.
Lavinia, dressed in a metallic pink bikini, was spotted rubbing lotion into his arms and legs.
Squeezing in a spot of last-minute exercise was essential for some hopefuls.
Two tattooed finalists were seen doing press-ups on the concrete, while Jay Lamrod warmed up with some weight work.
Erin Barstow, clad in a jem-encrusted bikini, couldn't hide her excitement as she did some arm exercises.
Despite the competitive environment, the camaraderie between everyone was clear to see.
Lavina, Erin, Emma Picardi, and Charlotte Grant were spotted laughing raucously before making their way on stage for the Miss Bikini round.
While Barry Hooper, who had earlier been spotted lifting weights in a black thong, was seen chatting with fellow entrants.
The competition was organised by the Don Styler Physical Training Centre.