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Inspiring millions through his physique, seven-time Mr. Olympia Arnold Schwarzenegger has definitely passed his genetics to his son, Joseph Baena. Baena is the son of the bodybuilding legend Arnold Schwarzenegger and Mildred Baena. A recent photo of Arnold Schwarzenegger and Joseph Baena is winning hearts. Amazed by the striking similarities between father and son, fans couldn’t resist commenting on the post. 

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This photo was posted on Fitness Formula’s Facebook page on 25th February 2023. The post was captioned, “Arnold Schwarzenegger son following his day way..”  Reacting to this post, while some fans praised Schwarzenegger’s physique, others pointed out how Baena and his father had a similar build. So what was the photo which made thousands of fans react? Read on to find out!

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A memorable photo of Arnold Schwarzenegger and Joseph Baena made fans draw interesting comparisons

The photos were throwbacks of how Schwarzenegger and his son looked in their 20s. Schwarzenegger’s photo displayed how he looked in 1974, whereas Baena’s photo portrayed how he looked in 2020. While Schwarzenegger was about 27 years in 1974, Baena was about 23 years in 2020.


These photos gave fans a glimpse of their chests, abdomens, and biceps. In these photos, their muscles and well-developed bodies can be seen. The picture depicts Arnold Schwarzenegger posing in 1974. It was a significant year for the Austrian Oak when he won his fifth Olympia title. This picture depicts his well-toned body. Bare-chested, the similarities in their facial features and chest are evident. Reacting to these images, fans gave interesting, entertaining, and varied reactions.

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A fan commented, “Arnold the all time best physique.” Another fan complimented the father-son duo, saying, “Same form and build, great genetics!”  A fan also responded, “Damn Arnold Schwarzenegger’s son looks exactly like his father in those days, amazing.” Describing this similarity, another fan posted, “Not gonna lie I see the resemblance in the chest genetics.” 

Post this, some fans also made unique comments on Baena. A fan wrote, “the new terminator.” Echoing a similar opinion, another fan said, “Few more years and the reborn terminator franchise will be born.”  

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Schwarzenegger and Baena’s photos indicate their incredible genetics. Do you think Baena should compete in bodybuilding competitions like his father? Share your views in the comments section.

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Priya Hinduja is a sports writer at EssentiallySports with a specialization in skiing, gymnastics, and other major American sports. With a master's degree in English, Priya's writing is marked by a sophisticated command of language and a personalized pool of dictionaries, making her an exceptional wordsmith. Her love for skiing and gymnastics is evident in her coverage of these sports, which is as exhilarating as the sports themselves.

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