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The 26-year-old son of Arnold Schwarzenegger is active on social media and shares every major update with his fans. The bodybuilding enthusiast mostly shows off his hard-earned gains at Gold’s Gym. However, the 76-year-old bodybuilding legend’s son took a break from working hard at the gym and acting to go on an international trip.

However, Arnie’s youngest son went on a trip to the two European countries where his father started his bodybuilding career. Earlier, Joseph Baena posted a series of images from his trip to Germany and Austria. As he posted pictures of himself reliving his father’s past the fans gave their verdict.

Walking in the shoes of Arnold Schwarzenegger

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Joseph Banea traveled to Europe for some downtime and to enjoy himself. However, the bodybuilding icon’s son chose to travel to Germany and Austria. These two nations played a significant role in his father’s life. While Arnie was born and raised in Austria, before leaving Europe, Arnie competed in multiple bodybuilding competitions in Germany.

 

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However, the 76-year-old built his bodybuilding dream at his birthplace, Thal, Austria, before going to Germany. Today, Thal houses the Arnold Schwarzenegger Meuseum. The museum is a time capsule of Baena’s father’s childhood and teenage years. It tells the story of Schwarzenegger’s journey from poverty to bodybuilding, acting, and politics through various memorabilia.

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“It’s not a trip to Austria without visiting the @arnoldschwarzeneggermuseum right?” wrote Joseph Baena as he posed with several objects at the museum. Seeing these images, fans became convinced that Baena was ready to grow Arnie’s legacy.

The fans believe in Joseph Baena

The 26-year-old posed on the iconic motorcycle from The Terminator (1984), curled an old barbell Arnie once used, hit his father’s signature back double biceps pose, wielded Conan the Barbarian’s sword, and did much more“I see you playing the Terminator for a new generation. I said it first,” wrote one fan. Another fan echoed a similar sentiment. “This man respects his father’s legacy. I hope he makes a film soon,” wrote the fan.

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A third fan included a Kindergarten Cop (1990) reference in his comment. “No DNA test required to confirm who you’re Dad is. Who is your daddy and what does he do?,” the fan wrote. Many also spoke about the iconic museum. “Loved it there,” commented four-time Mr. Olympia Jay Cutler. Another fan wrote about his wish to visit the place. “Awesome! It’s on my bucket list destination for sure!” wrote the fan.

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It’s uncertain how Joseph Baena will continue his father’s legacy. Will he star in the franchises Arnie left or sculpt a world-class physique? However, the 26-year-old enjoyed tracing his father’s journey toward success at Arnie’s birthplace.

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