Joseph Baena is clearly following in his father Arnold Schwarzenegger's footsteps after showing off his bulky physique on Insta.
Joseph is the son of the Terminator star's former housekeeper Mildred Baena, who was reportedly pregnant with her son when Schwarzenegger’s ex-wife Maria Shriver was expecting their fourth child.
The 25-year-old fitness enthusiast and aspiring actor displayed a shirtless snap of his mega gym gains, taking inspiration from his father, who won Mr. Universe in 1967, aged 20.
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"Too much turkey," was the caption used by Baena who is currently working as a real estate agent in the Los Angeles area.
"So cool having studied your dad’s encyclopedia of modern bodybuilding back in the day, and here you are next generation living it. Fantastic physique!," one person commented.
Another added: "Future legend like Father like son💪💪💪."
Someone else thought: "That's how a body builder should look like. Lucky genes. All in proportion Not the others that look blown up, like the turtle.
"Those categories need to be banned. They only live to 50, due to all damage they do to their bodies."
Despite the similarities with his father, Baena has remained adamant he doesn't want to use the Schwarzenegger name.
In an interview with Inside Edition, he was asked by Victoria Recano: "You have a famous last name, but you don't use it?"
Baena replied: "Well I already have a last name, and I don't have a problem with my last name. I like my last name."
He explained: "My mom is one of my main motivators, and seeing her and how she works so hard, I want to make her proud.
"Same with my father. What he made of himself from nothing. I mean, both of my parents are immigrants that kind of created something out of nothing.
"So, seeing them, it's been a huge inspiration, and I want to make them proud. I want to make myself proud."
Baena says he trains at Gold's Gym in Venice Beach, where his father famously launched his bodybuilding career.
"So much history. Nothing beats this place because of the energy and community," he admitted.
Although he's attracted lots of media attention over the years, the 25-year-old says he tries to ignore the reports.
"The media… it's always been in my face. I drown it out like outside noise," he says.
Topics: Celebrity, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Health
Anish Vij