Arnold Schwarzenegger’s Son Joseph Baena Continues Bodybuilding Winning Streak During Second Competition
Baena received a pro card after being crowned the INBA Iron Gladiator classic physique champion on Saturday, April 4
Joseph Baena at INBA Iron Gladiator Classic Credit: Joseph Baena/Instagram NEED TO KNOW Arnold Schwarzenegger's son, Joseph Baena, was named the INBA Iron Gladiator classic physique champion on Saturday, April 4 Baena's victory comes one week after he won first place in multiple categories during his bodybuilding debut at the NPC Natural Colorado State competition “This year was the year that I said, ‘Enough being afraid. Enough overthinking. It’s time to commit,’ ” said Baena of his first competitive bodybuilding season Joseph Baena ’s hard work is paying off!
On Saturday, April 4, the 28-year-old son of Arnold Schwarzenegger and Mildred Patricia Baena achieved a win in a second bodybuilding federation. He competed at the INBA's Iron Gladiator competition in California, having racked up multiple wins a week prior at the NPC Natural Colorado State competition . He shared several photos on Instagram of himself onstage with a sword and shield after earning his pro card.
“Your new INBA Iron Gladiator Classic Physique Champion,” Baena captioned the snaps taken at the annual drug-tested competition. Joseph Baena at INBA Iron Gladiator Classic Credit: Joseph Baena/Instagram Never miss a story — sign up for PEOPLE's free daily newsletter to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. Ahead of the accomplishment, the bodybuilder revealed in an interview shared on Instagram that the INBA Iron Gladiator was only his “second show ever.
” “I’m really excited to be a part of the INBA and to experience this wonderful program,” he said. “My fitness journey, it’s been a long time. ” Baena did swimming when he was younger before getting into weightlifting during his junior year of college.