Arnold Schwarzenegger's son had a spectacular bodybuilding debut, and it seems like he is still not done. In a recent Instagram post, Joseph Baena gave an update on his progress

By the looks of it, the bulking season is suiting him well. The video showed the natural bodybuilder flexing his updated physique, making everyone wonder: Could the bulk be for Mr. Olympia 2026?

In the caption, the debutant shared his progress by writing, "Just over a month after the comp and the bulk is bulking 185lbs on stage and 195lbs today. No goal for the weight, but lots of growth to come. Don’t worry, I won’t let myself get too chubby."

Baena competes as a natural bodybuilder in the Classic Physique division. Earlier this year, he won his debut bodybuilding show at the NPC Natural Colorado Show, securing three gold medals and one silver medal.

Two weeks later, he won his second competition at the INBA Iron Gladiator Classic Physique Championship.

Ever since his debut, there has been only one question in everyone's minds: Will Baena follow in his dad's footsteps and compete in Mr. Olympia? In fact, just last month, a fan even asked him directly whether he planned to compete in Mr. Olympia or stay natural.

The 28-year-old gave a very direct answer, writing, “Plan is to stay natural as of now. We’ll see what the future holds.”

And his answer has kept the doors to his transition open. If not now, maybe in the future we might see another Schwarzenegger competing at the Olympia.

Whether he stays natural or transitions to Olympia, Joseph Baena has already impressed everyone with his chiseled physique. He even shared his training split and routine some time ago, and it looks intense.

Joseph Baena Training and Diet Routine

Arnold Schwarzenegger's bodybuilder son Joe Baena often shares his progress on social media. And some time ago, he shared the training routine that led to his stunning back-to-back victories.

Since Baena is a natural bodybuilder, instead of relying on s*******, he relies on high-intensity workouts for his bulks.

Joe Baena's training routine:

Baena trains with Lawrence Cuse and has twelve kinds of exercises in his training routine, which include:

• Incline Dumbbell Press (4 sets of 12 to 15 reps)
• Lat Pulldown (4 sets of 12 to 15 reps)
• Chest Press (4 sets of 12 to 15 reps)
• Cable Row (4 sets of 12 to 15 reps)
• Seated Barbell Military Press (4 sets of 12 to 15 reps)
• Lateral Raise Dropset (3 sets)
• Hack Squat (6 sets of 10 to 20 reps)
• Incline press (5 sets of 12 reps)(first 2 sets are warm up, then 3 working sets)
• Flat DB press (4 sets of 10 reps) (first set WU then 3 working sets)
• Chest flies (4 sets of 10 reps)
• Dip press (4 sets of 15 reps)
• Tricep extensions (4 sets of 15 reps)

Diet:

The young bodybuilder spoke to Men's Health magazine about his diet routine, and it includes:

Breakfast

• Four-egg omelet packed with mushrooms and spinach, with two slices of avocado toast

Lunch

• Protein-filled salad made with chicken or turkey

Snack

• Protein shake made with orange juice, bananas, spinach, and whey protein

Dinner

• Mediterranean food
• Plant-based foods
• Steak

Cheat meals

• Pastries and pies

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Written by

Ruwa Javed

Edited by

Arundhoti Palit