Like father like son: Patrick Schwarzenegger follows in bodybuilder Arnold's footsteps with a day of intense exercise



His father found fame as a body builder before becoming a hit on the silver screen.

And it seemed that 18-year-old Patrick Schwarzenegger was determined to follow in Arnold's footsteps as he embarked in a day on intense training yesterday.



Wearing shorts and trainers, the youngster ran alongside a personal trainer near the family's Brentwood home.



Growing up like dad: Patrick Schwarzenegger worked out through the streets of Brentwood California yesterday

The teenager looked in peak physical fitness as he jogged along in the Los Angeles sunshine.



He also used a wall to perform some press ups and was also spotted using a chin-up bar with ease.



His father Arnold famously came to America from his native Austria at the age of 21, where he took part in several body building competitions.



Press up: Patrick uses a wall to perform some arm strengthening exercises

Super strength: Patrick is already showing some admirable strength as he had a try on the chin up bars

Pumped up: Arnold Schwarzenegger, pictured in 1977 showing off his impressive bulk

And it certainly looked like his oldest son had inherited his father's self discipline and determination.

He wore an intense expression on his face during an impressive display on the chin-up bars and as he performed press ups on the grass.



The youngster also consistently worked his arm muscles, punching the air as he jogged along.



Sucker punch: The youngster kept moving his arms during his intense jogging session

Not giving up: The intense determination was etched on Patrick's face while performing a press up Enjoying the workout: Patrick smiles broadly as he jogs alongside his considerably shorter personal trainer His personal trainer also shouted encouragement as he ran alongside him.

Patrick is one of four of Arnold's children by estranger wife Maria Shriver. Earlier this year, Arnold was revealed to have fathered a fifth child, Joseph, from a fling with former housekeeper Mildred Baena.



Somersault: Patrick shows off his toned arms as he embarks on a few acrobatics

Gritty determination: The star's son displays some impressive muscles on the chin-up bars





