Trending Now - Joseph Baena Shines in Bodybuilding Debut, Claims Top Prizes

WHO:

Fox News - Joseph Baena, son of Arnold Schwarzenegger and Mildred Baena

US Magazine - Joseph Baena, Arnold Schwarzenegger

WHAT:

Fox News - Joseph Baena earned first place in the Men’s Open Bodybuilding Heavy Weight Class, Men’s Classic Physique True Novice, and Men’s Classic Physique Novice at the NPC Natural Colorado State competition.

Fox News - Baena also earned second place in the Men’s Classic Physique Open Class C.

Fox News - Baena described his bodybuilding debut as "Mission accomplished" on social media.

US Magazine - Baena finished in fifth place on the 2022 season of Dancing With the Stars.

WHERE:

Fox News - The NPC Natural Colorado State competition took place in Colorado.

Fox News - Baena was seen walking shirtless in Santa Monica after the competition.

WHEN:

Fox News - The bodybuilding competition occurred on Saturday, March 28th, 2026.

US Magazine - Baena participated in Dancing With the Stars in 2022.

WHY:

Fox News - Baena expressed the challenges of being compared to accomplished parents and the pressure to live up to expectations.

HOW:

Fox News - Baena shared his training regimen with Arnold Schwarzenegger coaching him, emphasizing the need to "shock the muscles" for optimal growth.

(UPDATED March 30, 2026 23:11 UTC)

Joseph Baena, son of Arnold Schwarzenegger, made a remarkable debut in bodybuilding by earning first place in three categories at the NPC Natural Colorado State competition held on Saturday, in Colorado. He also secured second place in the Men’s Classic Physique Open Class C and described his experience as "Mission accomplished" on social media. After the competition, Baena was spotted walking shirtless in Santa Monica, reflecting on the pressures of living up to his famous parents while training under the guidance of Schwarzenegger.