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Among the five children of Arnold Schwarzenegger, his youngest son is the one who shares Arnie’s passion for bodybuilding. While the champion bodybuilder’s eldest son has buffed up for particular roles, Joseph Baena has dedicated himself to building a great physique. In 2023, the 25-year-old has made major progress in the gym and isn’t shy about showing it off.

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The seven-time Mr. Olympia’s son is training under Austrian bodybuilding coach Leo Mayrhofer at Gold’s Gym. Earlier, the bodybuilding enthusiast, who is also a licensed realtor, took a road trip and found a place to flaunt his gains. Fans of the 25-year-old couldn’t help but comment on his similarities with his legendary father.

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Joseph Baena goes shirtless on the sands

While most of the 25-year-old’s posts are of him working out at Gold’s Gym in California, he also posts about his other endeavors. The Hollywood superstar’s son posted a video of a house he looked to sell recently. Yesterday, Baena posted about the road he took with his friends. Baena uploaded a video captioned,?“Road trips are more fun when you?re playing in the sand.”

The young actor didn’t mention where he and his friends went in his post. However, he did reveal the location in one of his Instagram stories. Baena went to the Alabama hills in California with three of his pals. The bodybuilding legend’s son also took the opportunity to show off his hard work in the gym. In the video Baena uploaded, he went shirtless.

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Jo Baena wore a pair of sunglasses and walked on the sand. While Bena isn’t as buff as the Austrian Oak was at 25, he shares a similar aesthetic with his father. Fans couldn’t help but notice how similar Baena looked to a young Arnold Schwarzenegger. In fact, some thought he could star in his father’s iconic film franchise.

Fans think Joseph Baena is the perfect replacement for Arnold Schwarzenegger

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While Baena looks a lot like his father, the most liked comment of his post claimed he is a spitting image of the Terminator actor.?“Bro is Arnold,”?wrote one fan. Another fan said Schwarzenegger’s lookalike son was the perfect replacement for his 76-year-old father for the Terminator franchise.?Next terminator,”?commented the fan. One fan referenced another iconic franchise.?“Son of Conan,”?the fan wrote.

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However, one user wrote about how Bena must make his mother feel proud.?“I know your mom is so proud of you. Keep up the good work you?re doing,”?they commented. However, someone joked, implying Baena wouldn’t go too far from the gym.?“This was filmed in the Gold?s Gym Parking lot,”?the fan commented. What did you think of Baena’s physique? Tell us in the comments.

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Sagnik Bagchi is a Senior Writer at EssentiallySports, covering collegiate and Olympic sports through opinion‑driven storytelling. His volleyball reporting often spotlights program shifts and leadership changes, including Harper Murray’s evolving role and John Cook’s candid retirement reflections at Nebraska. With nearly four years in sports media, Sagnik has contributed across key beats, from the Paris 2024 Newsbreak team to behind‑the‑scenes coverage of the NHL Playoffs. An English Literature postgraduate, Sagnik’s versatility spans bodybuilding, US sports, and Olympic disciplines. As a former Senior Bodybuilding Writer, his work earned recognition from IFBB Pro Greg Doucette. His adaptability and consistency have resulted in a place in EssentiallySports’ Journalistic Excellence Program, where selected writers work with industry mentors to refine their reporting and analytical skills.

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