Joseph Baena is following in his father's footsteps, but with one major difference. While he won his first bodybuilding competition, the son of Arnold Schwarzenegger had directly addressed his 'natural' status.

Baena just won his first bodybuilding competition, and now everyone is wondering the same thing about his physique.

In the wake of his flawless win, there is only one question in everyone's mind, right now: Is Joseph Baena natural? And although his father had candidly admitted to using substances during his time, Baena has decided to go the other way.

In 2024, he appeared on the Transparent with Nyle Nayga podcast, where he clarified his stance on compound usage, stating, "I never took s******* because I didn't feel like I needed it. I guess somehow it came out. I'm more interested in what would happen."

Baena even joked that being the son of one of the greatest bodybuilders ever makes people speculate on his physique, with some even encouraging him to use some. But he remained adamant that he has no intention of using any substance.

Joseph Baena frequently shares his training videos on his Instagram page, training with bodybuilders like Robbie Robinson and Mike O'Hearn. He already won the genetic lottery with his Schwarzenegger genes, which have contributed greatly to his large build. Over the years, he has built substantial muscle while maintaining a lean figure.

His training videos made it seem he is the only Schwarzenegger kid interested in bodybuilding. And this theory proved right when he announced his bodybuilding debut this year. And guess who trained him for his big launch? The Austrian Oak himself.

On March 28, he finally debuted on the bodybuilding stage at the NPC Natural Colorado State Championships. At the competition, he made headlines by winning three gold medals and a silver medal.

Joseph Baena's four-week training program

Years before making his stage debut, Joseph Baena was already making a name for himself in the fitness world. Besides showing off his incredible physique, he also helped others build one by launching a four-week training program in 2024. Baena noted:

"This is the program I sculpted with teachings from bodybuilding champions, athletes, and personal trial & error. This has been the bedrock of my training and physique today.”

It is a four-week program divided into 4-6 days of upper body, lower body, push, pull, and legs workouts. It is designed to help people track their progress via their weight and reps.

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Written by

Ruwa Javed

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Ashvinkumar Patil