Following in Footsteps of Arnold Schwarzenegger, His Son, Joseph Baena Takes a Step Ahead in Fitness on 26th Birthday

Published 10/03/2023, 1:14 AM EDT

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Arnold Schwarzenegger sure does have a legacy to stand as a testament to his achievements. Along with his indelible contributions to Hollywood’s action machinery, he has also spread across the fitness jargon. An inspiration to many, The Terminator star also finds a follower in his son, Joseph Baena. The youngest of all five Schwarzenegger juniors, Baena has always been keen on following in his footsteps.

Thus, the muscular actor-realtor took to his Instagram his latest achievement in the realm of fitness, all the while showcasing his enviable physique.

On 26th birthday, Joseph Baena dials fitness up a notch

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Joseph Baena could very well be his father’s biggest fan. Among all his kids, Baena’s physique matches the Austrian Oak the most. Picking up bodybuilding and acting just like Schwarzenegger in his younger days, he recently recreated a timeless pose of the star from 1976. Now, as he turned 26, Baena took not to party but to put his body through an endurance test. Taking to Instagram, he announced that he had just completed his first-ever triathlon.

Captioning his post as “running into my late twenties,” Baena unraveled his muscular stature fresh off the water on a beach. It is no secret that he frequents the gym just like the FUBAR star, and is equally committed to fitness. Thus, a triathlon was a befitting way to start over in his late twenties. Elaborating his experience further, he added to the post, “I truly believe that if you have muscles, you should be able to use them!” And as proved by Schwarzenegger’s dedication even as a septuagenarian, it comes as no surprise.

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Fitness and physique are not the only ways that Baena is mirroring Schwarzenegger. The 26-year-old is on the verge of making his Hollywood breakthrough.

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At a time when Arnold Schwarzenegger is hitting it out of the park with his Netflix shows, Joseph Baena has entered to follow suit. The young blood is soon to star alongside Luke Hemsworth and Morgan Freeman in Gunner. Additionally, he will also star as Lt. Andrew “Bells” Harris in Called to Duty. The latter will also have him pay homage to one of the most iconic lines from his father’s Terminator movies.

Sharing the same blood and aptitude for fitness, bodybuilding, acting, and flexing those muscle packs, Baena has a lot in common with his dad. Moreover, he is also a noted realtor. With a net worth of $3 million, Baena is all set to amp it up with his Hollywood foray. Besides his upcoming appearances, he has also starred in Chariot, Scam Squad, Encounters, Athena Saves Christmas, and Bully High. 

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Do you think Joseph Baena resembles a young Arnold Schwarzenegger? Let us know in the comments below.

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Imteshal Karim

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Imteshal Karim is a Hollywood News reporter at NetflixJunkie. With a penchant for writing in multiple forms, he is a published writer with his works published in anthologies. A star at his college’s writing competitions, he loves telling a good story and hopes to tell impactful ones about the unexplored side of the Entertainment industry.

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