“Time to Show Em Who’s Boss!!!”: Arnold Schwarzenegger’s Bodybuilder Son Makes a Big Announcement Despite No Plans to Compete On-Stage

25-year-old Joseph Baena shares a lot in common with his father, Arnold Schwarzenegger. However, the biggest similarity between father and son is their love for bodybuilding. Baena also got Schwarzenegger’s seven-time Mr. Olympia-winning genetics, hence, his physique looks quite similar to his father’s. Recently, Arnie’s youngest son has been working hard to take advantage of genetic gifts and level up his physique.

In his latest bodybuilding update, the actor showed the progress he has made in the gym. While Baena earlier said he had no plans to compete, his reply to a comment on his post seems contradictory to his original statement.

In the same league as Arnold Schwarzenegger

Baena, a few hours ago, posted a series of images on his Instagram. The young actor hit the classic front double biceps pose while maintaining a stomach vacuum in the first image. The other snaps showed him sipping a beverage, listening to Paul Engemann’s Scarface (Push it to the Limit) on Spotify, masterfully flipping some eggs, and more. However, it was his physique that caught everyone’s attention.

While Baena has been working out for years, the 25-year-old wasn’t kidding when he recently said he was pushing hard in the gym. “It’s Monday people! It’s time to set the tone, time to write the rules, time to show em who’s boss!!!” wrote Baena in the caption while showing off some serious gains.

Bodybuilder Mark Fusco left an encouraging comment after realizing Jo Baena was inside Gold’s Gym in Venice, California. “Sizing up the entirety of Gold’s,” commented Fusco. “Trying to make it to the top 20%,” responded Baena. Over the years, many legends of the sport, including Arnold Schwarzenegger, have trained at the Mecca of bodybuilding.

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Hence, to be among the top 20% of Gold’s Gym members would put Joseph Baena among a crowd of Mr. Olympia, Mr. Universe, and Arnold Classic winners. However, to do so, the 25-year-old has to reach the level of some of the finest pro bodybuilders to walk the earth, which doesn’t align with his recent statement.

Why Joseph Baena is taking bodybuilding seriously

In February, the former ‘Dancing with the Stars’ contestant chatted with Inside Fighting. The interviewer asked Baena about his love for bodybuilding and if he plans to compete professionally. While Baena expressed his desire to follow in his father’s footsteps, it’s not the ones that lead to the Mr. Olympia stage.

While his latest statement and his end goal might clash, the progress Joseph Baena is making is undeniable. It’ll be interesting to see how far the 25-year-old’s goals change.

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