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Just a week after competing in his first-ever bodybuilding competition and winning three gold medals, Joseph Baena, the youngest son of Arnold Schwarzenegger, has won his second bodybuilding title. Baena won the Classic Physique contest at the INBA Iron Gladiator competition in Corona, California on Saturday.
Why it matters
Baena’s rapid success in the bodybuilding world is a testament to his dedication and natural talent. As the son of one of the most famous bodybuilders of all time, Baena is poised to carry on his father’s legacy and make a name for himself in the sport.
The details
A week after winning three titles at the NPC Natural Colorado State Championships, his first-ever bodybuilding competition, Baena added another gold medal to his collection by winning the Classic Physique contest at the INBA Iron Gladiator competition in Corona, California. Baena has been open about his ‘fitness journey’, sharing that he started lifting weights about 8 years ago and fell in love with the sport of bodybuilding.
- On March 24, Arnold Schwarzenegger was seen encouraging Baena while he pumped iron at the iconic Gold’s Gym in Venice, California.
- On April 5, 2026, Baena won the Classic Physique contest at the INBA Iron Gladiator competition in Corona, California.
The players
Joseph Baena
Arnold Schwarzenegger’s 28-year-old son who has quickly made a name for himself in the bodybuilding world, winning multiple competitions in a short period of time.
Arnold Schwarzenegger
Legendary bodybuilder, actor, and former governor of California, who has been supporting his son Joseph Baena’s bodybuilding career.
What they’re saying
“Your new INBA Iron Gladiator Classic Physique Champion!”
— Joseph Baena
“I started swimming and lost a lot of the fat. It wasn’t until my junior year of college, so about 10 years ago, or eight years ago, that I started lifting weights and fell in love with bodybuilding. I fell in love with the sport and even watching, but this year with the overthinking and being afraid, it [was] time to commit and do a show.”
— Joseph Baena
What’s next
Baena is expected to continue competing in bodybuilding competitions, with the goal of potentially following in his father’s footsteps and becoming a champion in the sport.
The takeaway
Joseph Baena’s rapid success in the bodybuilding world, winning two competitions in just one week, demonstrates his natural talent and dedication to the sport. As the son of Arnold Schwarzenegger, one of the most famous bodybuilders of all time, Baena is poised to carry on his father’s legacy and make a name for himself in the competitive world of bodybuilding.
