Joseph Baena, son of Arnold Schwarzenegger, wins Iron Gladiator bodybuilding competition
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Watch out, Arnold Schwarzenegger — there’s a new champ in the family.Joseph Baena, the youngest son of the “Terminator” star, made his amateur debut at the National Physique Committee Natural Colorado State Championships last month and swept the competition, winning first place in three categories: Men’s Open Bodybuilding Heavyweight, Men’s Classic Physique True Novice and Men’s Classic Physique Novice.
Then, last week, he won big in Corona at the International Natural Bodybuilding Assn.Iron Gladiator competition, where he came in first in the Classic Physique division and scored his pro card, which paves the way for him to compete in the natural equivalent of his dad’s famous competition, the Professional Natural Bodybuilding Assn.
Natural Olympia.“Moments I’ll never forget!” Baena posted on social media.
“What an incredible experience these last 3 months have been.My first prep and my first body building shows.
I’ve learned more about myself, training and dieting in these few months than I have since I started lifting weights.Stepping on stage has always been a scary feat for me but creating the goal and actually going for it is one of the best decisions I could have ever made.
“Im grateful for the experience and grateful for all the people in my corner supporting and cheering me on! Cant wait for what’s next.My message to you is to take that chance and chase your goals and dreams!”Schwarzenegger won the Mr.
Olympia title seven times with the International Fitness and Bodybuilding Federation, including his six-year streak from 1970 to 1975.He notoriously won again in 1980.
While Baena can now compete as a pro in the natural league if he continues, he’ll still need to place highly in forthcoming PNBA shows to land a spot at the Natural Olympia contest, which will be held at the Golden Nugget Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas in November.M...