Shemar Moore enjoyed some fun – and perhaps some bruising – in the surf of Miami’s South Beach, Florida.

The 45-year-old Criminal Minds star gave spectators something to appreciate too as he kickstarted the Fourth Of July celebrations early on Wednesday.

Shemar showed off his spectacular muscles and his holiday spirit in a pair red, white and blue swim trunks while engaging in a playful wrestle with his big cousin.

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Red, white and sexy: Shemar Moore showed off his muscular physique and his holiday spirit in red, white and blue trunks while enjoying the sun on Miami’s South Beach on Wednesday ahead of Fourth Of July weekend

The 6 ft 1 actor got pummeled in this competition more than once and dunked in the shallows but that was all part of the day’s fun.

Shemar courted attention by strutting his magnificent and muscly physique on the pristine beach and throwing megawatt smiles every which way.

The flirty smile proved that this heartthrob doesn’t take himself too seriously.

Wrestle mania: Shemar’s cousin engaged him in a friendly wrestling match in the shallows

Hot enough for you? The 45-year-old actor clearly enjoyed the attention

Magic Moore: The actor may have been inspired by Magic Mike XXL when he flexed his biceps after arriving to the popular Florida beach in cuffed jeans, trainers and a trilby hat

All of me: Shemar struck a star pose that displayed his six-pack abs

He’s a prize: Shemar hammed it up for the cameras too as he cooled off in the ocean

On your mark: Shemar showed off some more his moves on the sand while taking a runner’s starting stance

Shemar arrived shirtless on the beach wearing cuffed jeans belted at the waist, white trainers and a stylish trilby hat.

Soon the denim jeans, the shoes and the hat were flung aside and Shemar delighted his friends and others by jogging into the ocean.

He was joined by his burly cousin who attempted to steal some of the famous star’s spotlight by tussling with him in the knee-deep waves.

Taking a bruising: Shemar’s big cousin ran over to tussle with this grinning muscle man

Falling star: The Criminal Minds star flashed his megawatt smile as his cousin pushed him over

What a grip: Shemar’s burly relative had this guy in a tight grip

It’s a toss up: Shemar went sailing over his cousin’s shoulder head and shoulders first

Shemar couldn’t stop smiling even when his much heavier opponent appeared to have beat.

The smile was still there as his cousin quite literally flung Shemar over his shoulder into the water.

The guys didn’t stop there as they continued their wrestling, splashing and their friendly bruising.

Splash: It looked like Shemar lost this funny and friendly wrestling game

Still smiling: Even when he was beat Shemar kept on laughing and smiling

Enough is enough: Shemar looked like he was tuckered out

I’m a celebrity, get me out of here: The athletic actor attempted to run away from his larger foe who was armed with a pair of flip flops

I’m going to get you: Shemar’s cousin was gaining ground on the fleeing star

Run for fun: Shemar got in a good workout during this adventurous outing

Shemar got pushed to the side into the water again but that didn’t seem to bother him in the least.

‘I will NEVER stop Smiling!!! I will NEVER stop being a GOOFBALL!!! Work Hard… PLAY n SMILE HARDER!!!’ he enthusiastically shared on his Instagram page.

Alongside the jubilant message was another shirtless snap of the star smiling with arms spread wide, perhaps to afford another view of his impressive chest and six-pack abs.

Heartthrob: Shemar continued to parade his fantastic self while soaking up the Florida sunshine

Take a picture: Perhaps Shemar wanted his moment in the sun to last a little longer

In good company: The heartthrob wasn’t lonely in Miami as he posed with a group of friends

Working it: Shemar made one young beach goer happy by posing for a picture and flexing biceps