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Natural bodybuilder Joel Kellett became internet famous because of his phenomenal physique. However, many bodybuilders and fitness influencers have built great physiques. What makes Kellett’s physique special is that his genetics are eerily similar to that of Arnold Schwarzenegger. Hence, the bodybuilding community wasted no time in labeling Kellett the “natty” Schwarzenegger.

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The competitive bodybuilder has also embraced the identity. Earlier, Overkell uploaded a series of photos replicating two of the Austrian Oak’s favorite poses. The fans couldn’t help but admire the beauty of his posing.

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Emulating Arnold Schwarzenegger

Australian bodybuilder Joel Kellett emulated the Austrian legend in his Instagram post. Kellett uploaded three images of himself hitting the classic variation of the mandatory Arnold Schwarzenegger poses. In the first image, the bodybuilder outstretched his left arm and tucked his right arm to his torso.

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The pose was an artistic variation of the side chest pose that Schwarzenegger preferred. In the following photograph, everything remained the same, except this time, he slightly angled his physique and flexed his biceps. The pose also proved why fans call Kellett the ‘Natural Arnold.’

In the image, even his bicep peaks looked similar to that of Arnold Schwarzenegger. Shortly after posting, everyone in the comments started comparing Overkill with the seven-time Mr. Olympia and Golden Era legend.

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The fans gave a singular verdict

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Bodybuilding fans can’t help but compare Kellett’s physique with Arnold Schwarzenegger. They also admired the hard work Kellett must have put in to sculpt his physique as a natural bodybuilder. “You really nailed that true Austrian pose,” said one fan about the first pose.

“Bro thinks he is Joel Schwarzenegger,” said one Instagram follower. Another follower left a similar comment. “Dude thinks he is natty Arnold 2.0 (literally),” commented the follower. Meanwhile, others admired that Joel Kellett has sculpted a physique worthy of the 70s and 80s Golden Era of bodybuilding.

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“The old school is in your blood, my friend,” commented the bodybuilding fan. One fan even made a bold statement about Kellett’s physique. While the Australian competes in natural bodybuilding, the fans wanted him to compete and qualify for the Classic Physique Olympia. “I almost want this guy to hop on gear so he can show the classic physique division what being classic really is. Just unbelievable!” wrote the fan.

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While Joel Kellett has built a physique that resembles Arnold Schwarzenegger, he has also built his own identity. While many fans think he would do great as a professional bodybuilder, Kellett insists on remaining natural. Instead, he wants to perfect the art of posing, among other aspects.

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Sagnik Bagchi is a Senior Writer at EssentiallySports, covering collegiate and Olympic sports through opinion‑driven storytelling. His volleyball reporting often spotlights program shifts and leadership changes, including Harper Murray’s evolving role and John Cook’s candid retirement reflections at Nebraska. With nearly four years in sports media, Sagnik has contributed across key beats, from the Paris 2024 Newsbreak team to behind‑the‑scenes coverage of the NHL Playoffs. An English Literature postgraduate, Sagnik’s versatility spans bodybuilding, US sports, and Olympic disciplines. As a former Senior Bodybuilding Writer, his work earned recognition from IFBB Pro Greg Doucette. His adaptability and consistency have resulted in a place in EssentiallySports’ Journalistic Excellence Program, where selected writers work with industry mentors to refine their reporting and analytical skills.

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