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Joseph Baena<\/strong> stepped into bodybuilding just like his father, Arnold Schwarzenegger, making his debut at the 2026 NPC Natural Colorado State Championships<\/strong><\/a> on March 28 in Denver. He competed across several divisions and earned three gold medals along with a silver<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Leading up to the event, Baena had hinted at his debut while training with his father, and it did not take long for that moment to arrive. Just days later, he stepped on stage and made an immediate impact, winning the Men\u2019s Open Bodybuilding Heavyweight class, Men\u2019s Classic Physique True Novice, and Men\u2019s Classic Physique Novice. He also secured a second-place finish in the Men\u2019s Classic Physique Open Class C.<\/p>\n There had been some curiosity about which direction Baena would take in bodybuilding, given that his physique suits both the Men\u2019s Open and Classic Physique divisions. His performance at the 2026 NPC Natural Colorado State Championships showed his versatility, as he successfully competed and placed across multiple divisions in his very first outing.<\/p>\n Joseph Baena has previously talked about not wanting to live in his father\u2019s shadow, but Arnold\u2019s legacy is certainly an inspiration to him and many others around the world. On the other hand, Baena is sticking to natural bodybuilding, as he never felt like he needed to use steroids to achieve his physique<\/a>.<\/p>\n