Bodybuilding icon Arnold Schwarzenegger‘s son, Joseph Baena, has been making waves in the fitness world with his impressive physique and dedication. Recently, the 26-year-old bodybuilder took some time off for chiropractic treatment to address his tight muscles, a common issue for fitness enthusiasts pushing their limits. But why did Baena opt for the treatment?
Baena’s commitment to his natural training regimen has left bodybuilding enthusiasts in awe. He balances intense workouts with proper recovery, highlighting the importance of taking care of one’s body. In a joint Instagram post, Dr. Griffin Helms shared a glimpse of Baena’s treatment, captioning it,
The video showed not only the chiropractic session but also snippets of Baena’s rigorous workout routine. “Best crack in LA,” Baena commented in the video, humorously. Dr. Helms elaborated,
Dr. Helms explained that when someone like Baena trains intensely, it can lead to tight muscles, especially in the hips.
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In addition to fixing this, Dr. Helms began by loosening up Baena’s hips and adjusting his muscles. He mentioned a specific technique called a PSOAS release, which can be uncomfortable but effective. Dr. Helms humorously noted that Baena might either hate or love this part of the treatment, depending on how it feels.
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“Yeah, maybe I’ll love it,” he responded. The session continued with Dr. Helms guiding Baena through a series of movements to relieve his muscle tightness. After the adjustments, Baena remarked, “That’s some good ASMR right there.” Besides promoting recovery, the Mr. Olympia’s son opened up about his favorite back workout.
Joseph Baena loves finishing off his back routine with pull-ups!
Despite a busy schedule filled with training and traveling, Baena never misses a workout. He often shares fitness tips with his fans, recently addressing a common question about finishing a back workout. In a short Instagram video, he demonstrated his routine, finishing with pull-ups. “Love finishing off a good back workout with burnouts on the pull-up bar,” he wrote. “When in doubt, always stick with the basics!”
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Baena emphasized the importance of pull-ups, noting their benefits for back development. “I always start my back pump with pull-ups. An essential exercise for filling up the back and widening the lats!” he shared. His pull-day routine also included close-grip pulldowns, chest-supported rows, and barbell bicep curls.
The young bodybuilder uses his superior genetics and disciplined training to maintain his impressive physique. His dedication to both intense training and recovery is an inspiration to fitness enthusiasts. Whether he’s sharing tips on social media or undergoing chiropractic treatments, Joseph Baena is proving he’s following in his father’s legendary footsteps, one workout at a time.