Following in His Father’s Footsteps: Arnold Schwarzenegger’s Son Makes Professional Bodybuilding Debut

Arnold Schwarzenegger’s son Joseph Baena has officially made his professional bodybuilding debut, competing in a Professional Natural Bodybuilding Association (PNBA) event.

The 29-year-old Baena, whose impressive physique has caught fans’ attention, placed fifth in the Classic Physique Open category at a competition held on Friday in El Segundo, California.

Following the event, the athlete shared a video on Instagram showing off his muscular physique as he struck a series of poses to cheers from the audience.

“First time showcasing my posing routine at the PNBA World Cup,” Baena wrote.

Fans were quick to congratulate him in the comments. “You’ve worked so hard for this. You might be one of those rare celebrity kids who actually manages to surpass their famous fathers,” one user wrote.

“You owned that stage! Great job, brother! Congratulations!” another added.

A third commenter praised Joseph for his dedication and flawless performance, saying this was only the beginning of his athletic journey.

Although the latest competition marked Baena’s professional debut, he has already taken part in three contests. He first stepped onto the competitive stage on March 28 at the NPC Natural Colorado State event in Denver, where he won several first-place titles.

On April 4, he competed at the INBA Iron Gladiator in Corona, California. There, he became the Classic Physique champion and earned his professional card.

The aspiring bodybuilder has the support of his famous father. 79-year-old Arnold Schwarzenegger won the Mr. Olympia title seven times between 1970 and 1980.

Joseph previously revealed that his father actively helps him with his training and plays an important role in his development as an athlete.

Baena is the son of the Terminator star and the family’s former housekeeper, Mildred Patricia Baena.