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Joseph Baena\u2019s<\/a> <\/strong>bodybuilding journey took another step over the weekend.<\/p>\n Baena had a successful bodybuilding debut last week and returned to the stage on Saturday during the INBA Iron Gladiator Classic Physique competition in California. The 28-year-old earned his second consecutive victory to begin his career. Baena earned his INBA Pro Card in the process.<\/p>\n \u201cYour new INBA Iron Gladiator Classic Physique Champion!\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n This was the second competition of Baena\u2019s short bodybuilding career thus far. He competed at the 2026 NPC Natural Colorado State Championships last Saturday in Denver. He was able to finish in the top two of each division he competed in while winning gold in three. Baena finished first in the Men\u2019s Open Bodybuilding Heavyweight class, Men\u2019s Classic Physique True Novice, and Men\u2019s Classic Physique Novice. He finished as the runner-up in Men\u2019s Classic Physique Open Class C.<\/p>\n Baena has been interested in fitness for many years now. The 28-year-old has worked hard to craft an impressive physique and has taken it to the next level to step on stage. He has worked with many fitness greats, including\u00a0Robby Robinson<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0Mike O\u2019Hearn<\/a>, in the gym to aid in his prep over the years.<\/p>\n Being the son of Arnold Schwarzenegger<\/a>, Joseph Baena has been in the spotlight as he chased his bodybuilding dreams. His debut was long-awaited and he is showing his potential early in his competitive career. Baena has remained natural but with his incredible genetics, the thought of moving to Open and competing in the Olympia has already come up.<\/p>\n Baena addressed these rumors briefly in the comments section on social media. One user asked Baena if he will eventually compete in the Olympia and he responded:<\/p>\n \u201cPlan is to stay Natural as of now. We\u2019ll see what the future holds.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Joseph Baena has expressed interest in competing naturally, which he was able to do during his debut and beyond. He has not done a steroid cycle yet and has \u201cnever felt like he needed to.\u201d His first natural competition was a success and now Baena can begin preparing for his next goal.<\/p>\n Once Baena began lifting, he was able to transform his physique in a big way. Baena has found success in many lanes during his career. He has appeared on the big screen in multiple pictures while also being featured on the cover of magazines. Baena also took part in a season of\u00a0Dancing With The Stars<\/a><\/em>\u00a0and this enhanced his physique as well, sharing his progress and weight loss while competing on the show.<\/p>\n For more news and updates, follow Generation Iron on\u00a0Facebook<\/a>,\u00a0Twitter<\/a>, and\u00a0Instagram<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n
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