Joseph Baena is making a name for himself in bodybuilding, just like his famous father, Arnold Schwarzenegger. The 29-year-old recently made his professional debut and walked away with an impressive top-five finish.
On Saturday, November 7, Baena competed in the Classic Physique Open category at the INBA PNBA Pro/Am World Cup in El Segundo, Calif. The event marked what he described as his “pro debut” with the Professional Natural Bodybuilding Association (PNBA), which co-hosted the competition with the International Natural Bodybuilding Association (INBA).
Baena Showed Off His Physique in Competition Photos
After stepping onstage, Baena shared a glimpse of his performance with followers on Instagram. The video featured footage of his posing routine set to Ennio Morricone‘s “The Trio.”
Wearing only black posing trunks, Baena showed off his muscular, tanned physique as he moved through his routine under the competition lights.
“First look at my posing routine from the PNBA World Cup 🏆,” he penned in the post’s caption.
Fans quickly filled the comments section with messages of support.
“You rocked the stage 🔥 Excellent work, brother!!! Congratulations 👏,” one gushed.
Another added, “Smashed brothaaaaaa 🥇🥇🥇.”
“You freaking killed it!!! Everything was fire! Beautiful!!🔥🔥🔥❤️❤️❤️,” a third raved.
A fourth penned, “Freaking motivating!! Proud of you!”
Baena Previously Won Multiple Bodybuilding Titles
The latest competition adds to a growing list of achievements for Baena. In April, he also claimed a title at the INBA’s Iron Gladiator competition in California. The win comes just one week after he earned multiple titles at the NPC Natural Colorado State competition.
Baena celebrated the achievement on Instagram, sharing photos of himself onstage holding a sword and shield after earning his professional card.
“Your new INBA Iron Gladiator Classic Physique Champion,” he captioned the snaps from the annual drug-tested event.
Before the competition, Baena gave followers some insight into his experience in the sport, revealing that the Iron Gladiator would be only his “second show ever.”
“I’m really excited to be a part of the INBA and to experience this wonderful program,” he said. “My fitness journey, it’s been a long time.”
Schwarzenegger’s Son Found His Passion for Bodybuilding in College
Baena’s interest in fitness started long before his recent competitions. He swam as a child before eventually finding bodybuilding during his junior year of college.
“I started lifting weights and fell in love with bodybuilding, seeing the improvement, the muscle gain, the strength gain, and I fell in love with the sport, even watching,” he said. “This year was the year that I said, ‘Enough being afraid. Enough overthinking. It’s time to commit.’”
Baena is the son of Schwarzenegger and Mildred Baena, who worked for the Schwarzenegger household for two decades before retiring in 2010.
Schwarzenegger Previously Addressed Fathering Baena
Joseph’s family history became public in 2011, when Arnold, who had recently left office as California’s governor, acknowledged that he had fathered a child with the household employee.
He addressed the situation in a statement.
“After leaving the governor’s office, I told my wife [Maria Shriver] about this event, which occurred over a decade ago,” the actor said at the time. “I understand and deserve the feelings of anger and disappointment among my friends and family.”
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