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29-year-old Joseph Baena showed impressive shape at a prestigious bodybuilding competition in the U.S. The Hollywood star’s son placed fifth in his category.
The out-of-wedlock son of Arnold Schwarzenegger continues to develop his athletic career and is already making a name for himself at the professional level. This time Joseph managed to achieve the goal he set for himself, although he prepared without a coach, the athlete wrote on his Instagram page.
Baena debuted at the professional level
On 7 in El Segundo, California, USA, the INBA PNBA Pro/Am World Cup took place. Joseph Baena competed in the Classic Physique Open category and finished in 5 place.
For the 29-year-old athlete this was a special tournament, since it was his first time competing under the auspices of the Professional Natural Bodybuilding Association. Overall, this was Baena’s third appearance at bodybuilding competitions.
After the contest, Schwarzenegger’s son said he was able to improve his physical condition compared to the previous tournament in April.
I know what I need to do to get better. I know what is necessary for that right now. I’m very proud of myself for the work I put in,
Baena admitted.
The athlete also said he prepared on his own, though he was not without the support of loved ones. He is satisfied with his fifth place because making the top-5 was his goal before the competition.
How Arnold Schwarzenegger helps his out-of-wedlock son
Joseph’s interest in bodybuilding began while he was in college. According to him, his father played an important role by giving him an encyclopedia of bodybuilding. After that Baena began actively doing strength training and monitoring his nutrition.
Arnold Schwarzenegger also supports his son’s sporting ambitions. The Hollywood actor was previously spotted in the gym training with Joseph.
Baena held his first bodybuilding tournament in March of 2026. He won three gold medals at that event, and his performance drew attention because of his striking resemblance to his famous father.
Recall that Joseph was born as a result of Schwarzenegger’s affair with a former housekeeper. For a long time the actor did not speak about his son publicly. Later the story became the reason for Arnold’s divorce from Maria Shriver after many years of marriage.
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