💪 Schwarzenegger's Son's Stage-Worthy Physique

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Chris Bumstead has all the tools for another Classic Physique Olympia title. And his new coach might make a fourth win a sure thing.

Arnold Schwarzenegger’s son, Joseph Baena, just showed off a physique update that will only fuel those bodybuilding debut rumors. 

The incline dumbbell curl might be your ticket to the bigger, stronger arms of your dreams. We’ve got your complete guide to this underappreciated exercise. 

OLYMPIA NEWS

The Secret's Out

After months of rumors and speculation, bodybuilder Chris Bumstead just made it official: He’s being coached by Hany Rambod for the 2022 Olympia. Why is that a big deal? In bodybuilding circles, Rambod is known as “The Pro Creator” and has guided the likes of Phil Heath and Jay Cutler to Mr. Olympia wins in the past. 

With a coach like Rambod in his corner, Bumstead isn’t taking any chances as he looks to secure his fourth consecutive Classic Physique Olympia win this year. And this is definitely not the year he wants to take his foot off the gas, especially with contenders like Breon Ansley, Terrence Ruffin, Urs Kalecinski, and Ramon Rocha Queiroz looking to pull off an upset.

Read: Chris Bumstead Announces Hany Rambod as His New Coach for 2022 Olympia

BODYBUILDING

A Chip Off the Austrian Oak

By this point, Joseph Baena needs no introduction. Sure, he’s Arnold Schwarzenegger’s son, but with a robust Instagram following, magazine covers to his credit, and a part on Dancing With the Stars on his resume, he’s becoming a celebrity in his own right. 

But no matter how "Hollywood" Baena becomes, bodybuilding fans are always going to ask one question: Is he ever going to compete on stage? 

Well, we still don’t know the answer, but a recent physique update showed that he certainly has his father’s genes. The update came via Instagram, and it shows a noticeably leaner Baena hitting a pretty impressive vacuum pose after six weeks of Dancing With the Stars training. Though his bodybuilding future is still up in the air, he certainly knows how to tease the fans.

Read: Arnold Schwarzenegger’s Son, Joseph Baena, Shows Leaner Physique Following Dancing With The Stars

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TRAINING TIPS

Incline Curls for Big Gains

With so many biceps exercises to choose from, you might be missing out on a few worthy moves that could give you serious gains. And if you’ve ignored the incline dumbbell curl in your own routine, it’s time to reconsider.

This curl variation puts your arms in a prime position to squeeze more juice out of your biceps so they can grow as fast as possible. Need more convincing? We’ve got an in-depth breakdown of the incline curl that provides step-by-step instructions on the technique and offers up worthwhile variations to spice up your routine.

Read: Do the Incline Dumbbell Curl to Double Down on Your Arm Gains

THE DROPSET

Nick Walker Opens Up

• In a revealing interview, Olympia contender Nick Walker says he has one goal for his career: to be “remembered forever.”

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• Fitness influencer Will Tennyson teamed up with bodybuilder Kai Greene for a pump-worthy chest workout.

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Big Ramy's Still the Man

In the October 18, 2022, edition of The Ripped Report, we asked who you think will win the Mr. Olympia contest. Here's how you voted:

1. Big Ramy (29%)

2. Hunter Labrada (24%)

3. Andrew Jacked (17%)

4. Nick Walker (16%)

5. Brandon Curry (7%)

6. Other (3%)

7. Hadi Choopan (3%)

8. Derek Lunsford (1%)