Joseph Baena Is Following In His Dad Arnold Schwarzenegger’s Footsteps: ‘I’m Very Motivated And Driven’

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Joseph Baena, son of Arnold Schwarzenegger, is on a journey to becoming an actor. The 24-year-old covers the March issue of Men’s Health and discusses building his best body, becoming the strongest version of himself, and working towards his goals in the film industry. READ MORE: Joseph Baena Opens Up About Forming Relationship With Dad Arnold Schwarzenegger: ‘It Took A Little While’ Seemingly following in his father’s footsteps, Baena recalled the day he found out the fitness icon is his dad. “I remember the day very vividly.

I was in the eighth grade. Fifth or sixth period. And I get called out of class to leave. And my mom’s there, and she’s like, ‘We gotta go—everyone is finding out about you and who your father is,'” he told the magazine. “I’m 13.

Your body’s transforming; your mind is transforming. And now my life transformed before my eyes.” READ MORE: Joseph Baena Reveals Reason He Doesn’t Use His Dad Arnold Schwarzenegger’s Surname Although Baena has a father who could whip him into shape, he instead referred to a copy of Schwarzenegger’s book, the Encyclopedia of Modern Bodybuilding, to guide his training. “Even though I could call him any time, I was too proud.

I went straight to the book. I wanted to figure it out myself,” he said. Eventually Baena started training with his famous dad, admitting he was “so nervous.” “I was being observant, trying to see what he was doing and the way he was acting.” It wasn’t until college that Baena got serious about lifting. “I was able to acquire a bodybuilding mentality—that I could shape my body however I want.