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“Not Really My Focus at the Moment”: Arnold Schwarzenegger’s Bodybuilder Son Makes a Disappointing Announcement for Bodybuilding Fans

Published 04/24/2023, 6:00 AM EDT

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Bodybuilding legend Arnold Schwarzenegger‘s youngest son Joseph Baena has been following in his father’s footsteps. Like his father, Baena is an actor and a bodybuilding enthusiast. Baena has been working on his body and has achieved an incredible shape. He provides regular physique updates to his fans on his Instagram handle. Seeing this, it is natural for fans to hope that Joseph will carry on his father’s bodybuilding legacy and one day compete in professional bodybuilding. However, that is not the case, at least as of now. 

While the bodybuilding world has high expectations from Schwarzenegger’s look-alike son, Baena has saddening news for fans.

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Recently, Joseph Baena sat down for an interview with E! News, wherein he elaborated on how he dealt with the pressure of being the son of the Austrian Oak and his future plans. Since Baena is close to achieving the physique of a pro-bodybuilder, he was asked if he plans to compete in the near future.

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To this Arnie’s youngest one revealed he loves bodybuilding as a sport. He loves weight training. However, Baena isn’t interested in stepping onto the competitive stage yet. Talking to E! News, Baena said“Bodybuilding competing is not really my focus at the moment.” It is to be noted that Joseph Baena hasn’t shot down the possibility of taking up competitive bodybuilding. But if not now, then when? Leaving the door open, Baena added that “maybe sometime down the future,” he’ll give it a shot.

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So what is the 25-year-old actor and bodybuilder busy with now?

What is Joseph Baena doing now?

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Currently, Joseph Baena is focusing on his acting career while simultaneously managing his business ventures. Without taking the help of the Terminator actor, Baena is working hard to make a name for himself in the entertainment industry. Previously, his stint on the show Dancing With the Stars helped him set foot in the reel world and live out his “childhood dream.

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As of now, Baena has several minor roles in action movies like Lava, Gunner, and Call of Duty. However, while indulging himself in the reel world, Baena prefers to stay close to the real world, too. Along with acting and putting his business degree to good use, Baena is taking care of his real-estate business.

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Joseph Baena is currently moving forward while juggling two things at a time. His fans are happy to see him succeed in both. However, the uncertainty of ever getting to see him on the bodybuilding stage is, nonetheless, disheartening for some.

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Aaradhana Singh

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Aaradhana Singh is a sports writer at EssentiallySports, who specializes in American sports. With a background in Journalism and Mass Communication, Aaradhana has honed her craft through years of experience working as an editor and writer for various reputable publications before joining the esteemed team at EssentiallySports. As a sports enthusiast at heart, Aaradhana's passion for the industry is evident in her work.
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Simar Singh Wadhwa