Joseph Baena Wins INBA Classic Physique Title, Earns Pro Card

Joseph Baena, the 28-year-old son of Arnold Schwarzenegger, secured his second consecutive victory in natural bodybuilding by winning the Classic Physique title at the International Natural Bodybuilding Association's Iron Gladiator competition in Corona, California, on Saturday. The event, held under drug-tested conditions, marked only his second competition appearance and earned him a professional card, opening doors to higher-level contests.

Baena's triumph followed a dominant performance a week earlier at the NPC Natural Colorado State Championships in Denver, where he claimed first place in multiple categories, including Men's Open Bodybuilding Heavyweight, Men's Classic Physique True Novice, and Men's Classic Physique Novice, along with second place in Men's Classic Physique Open Class C. Sharing photos from the Iron Gladiator stage on Instagram, where he posed with a sword, helmet, and gold medal, Baena captioned the images: "Your new INBA Iron Gladiator Classic Physique Champion!"

The back-to-back wins highlight Baena's rapid rise in the sport, which emphasizes natural training without performance-enhancing substances. He chose the INBA, recognized as a reputable natural...