{"id":32727,"date":"2026-10-28T01:54:42","date_gmt":"2026-10-28T01:54:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/worldbodybuildingnews.com\/?p=32727"},"modified":"2026-10-28T01:54:42","modified_gmt":"2026-10-28T01:54:42","slug":"joseph-baena-two-weeks-out-from-his-next-bodybuilding-show","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/worldbodybuildingnews.com\/?p=32727","title":{"rendered":"Joseph Baena Two Weeks Out From His Next Bodybuilding Show"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<aside id=\"fv-preferred-source-top\" class=\"fv-preferred-source-top\" aria-label=\"Add FitnessVolt to Google Preferred Sources\" data-preferred-source-placement=\"article_top\">\n<p>\n                        <strong>Make FitnessVolt a Preferred Source<\/strong><br \/>\n                        <span>See more of our reporting across Google.<\/span>\n                    <\/p>\n<\/aside>\n<p>Joseph Baena said on October 24 that he is two weeks out from his next bodybuilding show, and in \u201ca much better place\u201d than he was two weeks before his last one.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/fitnessvolt.com\/bodybuilding\/athletes\/arnold-schwarzenegger\/\">Arnold Schwarzenegger<\/a>\u2018s son, 29, posted the update with a 32-second posing clip on Instagram. He flexes in front of a mirror, and the caption gives the countdown:<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>\u201c2 weeks till show day! Always more work to do but I\u2019m feeling good and happy with where I\u2019m at. Definitely at a much better place than 2 weeks before my last show! Crazy how much can change in a couple months.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>He hasn\u2019t named the show or the division in his posts. On October 11 he wrote \u201c4 weeks till show day!\u201d, and both countdowns point to the weekend of November 7 and 8.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"joseph-baenas-first-two-shows-in-march-and-april\">Joseph Baena\u2019s first two shows, in March and April<\/h2>\n<p>His last show was in April. Baena debuted on March 28 at the 2026 NPC Natural Colorado State Championships in Denver. He won Men\u2019s Open Bodybuilding Heavyweight, Classic Physique True Novice and Classic Physique Novice, and took second in Classic Physique Open Class C. Our report on <a href=\"https:\/\/fitnessvolt.com\/joseph-baena-wins-three-gold-medals-in-his-bodybuilding-debut\/\">his debut and three gold medals<\/a> has the full story.<\/p>\n<div id=\"fv-inline-newsletter-5\" class=\"fv-newsletter\" style=\"background:#fff;border:1px solid #e0e0e0;border-radius:8px;padding:30px 35px;margin:30px 0;box-shadow:0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,.06);\">\n<h3 style=\"margin:0 0 15px;font-size:1.5em;font-weight:700;color:#222;\">Get Fitter, <em>Faster<\/em><\/h3>\n<p style=\"margin:0 0 20px;font-size:1em;color:#444;line-height:1.6;\">Level Up Your Fitness: Join our \ud83d\udcaa strong community in Fitness Volt Newsletter. Get daily inspiration, expert-backed workouts, nutrition tips, the latest in strength sports, and the support you need to reach your goals. Subscribe for free!<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>A week later he won the Classic Physique title at the INBA Iron Gladiator Classic, covered in <a href=\"https:\/\/fitnessvolt.com\/joseph-baena-wins-inba-iron-gladiator-classic\/\">our story on his second win<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-baena-got-back-to-show-prep\">How Baena got back to show prep<\/h2>\n<p>After the April win he took time off. On April 27 he wrote that he had spent \u201cthe last 3 weeks with no routine, no diet and a little Coachella fun,\u201d then added: \u201cTime to lock back in and get ready for the next show!\u201d<\/p>\n<p>He restarted with a leg day he called \u201cquad focused\u201d and posted the whole session:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Adductor and abductor machines: 3 sets of 12<\/li>\n<li>Front squats: 3 sets of 8-10<\/li>\n<li>Leg press: 3 sets of 15-20<\/li>\n<li>Hip thrusts: 3 sets of 12-15<\/li>\n<li>Leg extensions and leg curls: 3 sets of 12-15<\/li>\n<li>Calf raises: 4 sets of 15+<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The hip thrusts were there \u201cfor the booty (yes, men should train glutes),\u201d he wrote.<\/p>\n<p>By late May he was writing, \u201cCan\u2019t wait for the next competition.\u201d On October 17, with the show a few weeks off, he shared a chicken and potatoes meal and compared it with rice: \u201cI found that potatoes are a little more satiating and keep you full longer than just plain rice.\u201d<\/p>\n<hr\/>\n<div class=\"author-note\" style=\"font-style:italic;\">\n<p>If you have any questions or need further clarification about this news, please <a href=\"#reply-title\">leave a comment below<\/a>, and Tom will get back to you as soon as possible.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<aside class=\"fv-gnews-follow\" aria-label=\"Follow FitnessVolt\">\n<div class=\"fv-gnews-inner\">\n<p>\n                    <strong>Follow FitnessVolt<\/strong><br \/>\n                    <span>Breaking strength sports news, expert training guides, and competition coverage direct to your feed<\/span>\n                <\/p>\n<nav class=\"fv-gnews-social\" aria-label=\"FitnessVolt social media\">Also find us on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/FitnessVolt\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Facebook<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/fitnessvoltnetwork\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Instagram<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/fitness_volt\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">X (Twitter)<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UCWHcXX6Zd8Kti_Uujn0E4Nw\/?sub_confirmation=1\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">YouTube<\/a><\/nav>\n<p class=\"fv-gnews-hint\">Tip: Signed in to Google? 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