Current:Home > StocksJoseph Baena Channels Dad Arnold Schwarzenegger After Showcasing Bodybuilding Progress -FundTrack
Joseph Baena Channels Dad Arnold Schwarzenegger After Showcasing Bodybuilding Progress
View
Date:2025-04-15 00:15:14
Joseph Baena is following in his father's fitness footsteps.
The son of Arnold Schwarzenegger and Mildred Baena recently shared an update on his fitness progress, showcasing his bodybuilding muscles in a Nov. 6 Instagram video.
In one part of the clip, Joseph modeled his extremely toned upper body by striking several poses that displayed all of his hard work in the gym. From stretching his back muscles to closing his arms like the Hulk, the 26-year-old looked like the spitting image of his father in the 1970s—the height of Arnold's bodybuilding career.
Joseph captioned his post, "Competing with myself to be better everyday!"
Of course, the fitness guru's fans couldn't help but notice the similarities between him and his father. One person wrote in the comments section, "We gonna have another Terminator soon," while someone else added, "Got them good genes."
However, one Instagram user praised Joseph's dedication, noting, "Good genes aren't all it takes people. This is hard work and consistency."
Despite being compared to the Conan actor, Joseph recently opened up why it's important for him to pave his own path.
"I think with anyone that's had a high-succeeding parent, it's just going to be difficult," he exclusively told E! News in April. "People always say, 'You only got that because of your parents.' It's hard, but know within yourself that if you're putting in the work and you're actually doing it, then none of that should matter."
Joseph admitted that being judged has felt heavy at times.
As he put it, "It was really bothering me that anytime I would get any kind of role or press or I would post a physique picture on Instagram, I would always get comments of, 'You're only there because of your dad.'"
Now, Joseph has found the strength within himself to block out all of the noise.
"I look up to him so much, he's one of my greatest inspirations," Joseph said of Arnold. "But I love figuring things out on my own. And, thankfully, I am mentally strong enough to not let the scrutiny get to me."
Sign up for E! Insider! Unlock exclusive content, custom alerts & more!veryGood! (9)
Related
- NHL in ASL returns, delivering American Sign Language analysis for Deaf community at Winter Classic
- An orangutan, chirping birds and a waterfall at ASEAN venue contrast to Jakarta’s pollution outside
- Price Is Right Host Bob Barker’s Cause of Death Revealed
- 23 people injured after driver crashes car into Denny’s restaurant in Texas
- Intellectuals vs. The Internet
- Jerry Jones speaks on Dak Prescott's contract situation, praises Deion Sanders for CU win
- Trump’s comments risk tainting a jury in federal election subversion case, special counsel says
- Judge blocks Wisconsin officials from using federal voter registration form
- Finally, good retirement news! Southwest pilots' plan is a bright spot, experts say
- U.N. nuclear agency reports with regret no progress in monitoring Iran's growing enrichment program
Ranking
- Angelina Jolie nearly fainted making Maria Callas movie: 'My body wasn’t strong enough'
- Why Miley Cyrus Say She Didn’t Make Any Money From Her Bangerz Tour
- Alabama football reciprocates, will put Texas fans, band in upper deck at Bryant-Denny
- Beyoncé shines bright among Hollywood stars during Renaissance concert tour stop in Los Angeles
- At site of suspected mass killings, Syrians recall horrors, hope for answers
- Utah special election primary offers glimpse into Republican voters’ thoughts on Trump indictments
- Why Miley Cyrus Say She Didn’t Make Any Money From Her Bangerz Tour
- Lawsuit claims mobile home park managers conspired to fix and inflate lot rental prices
Recommendation
The Super Bowl could end in a 'three
A 2-year-old's body was found in trash, police say. His father's been charged with killing him.
Dollar General to donate $2.5 million and remodel store in wake of Jacksonville shooting
61 indicted in Georgia on racketeering charges connected to ‘Stop Cop City’ movement
Romantasy reigns on spicy BookTok: Recommendations from the internet’s favorite genre
Kia, Ford, Harley-Davidson among 611,000 vehicles recalled: Check car recalls here
Kia, Ford, Harley-Davidson among 611,000 vehicles recalled: Check car recalls here
Mark Meadows, John Eastman plead not guilty and waive arraignment