The original Muscle Beach, located in Santa Monica, California, was a popular spot for acrobatics in the 1940s. The beach was known for its outdoor gym equipment and gymnastics area, which attracted a community of bodybuilders, acrobats, and fitness enthusiasts. Acrobatics on Muscle Beach included feats of strength, balance, and agility, such as handstands, flips, and human pyramids.
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