German arm wrestler shows off his single Popeye-esque limb
Boasting muscles a superhero would be proud of, Matthias Schlitte has good reason to be considered the toast of the German arm wrestling circuit.
But a closer look reveals that only ONE of his arms is bestowed with bulging biceps.
The 22-year-old’s whopping right forearm measures nearly 18in – and is in stark contrast to his puny left arm.
Eye-popping: German arm wrestler Matthas Schlitte reveals his massively oversized forearm
Strongman: Matthias began arm wrestling seven years ago
Muscular: Matthias's giant arm bears a resemblance to that of cartoon character Popeye's
Despite its odd appearance, Matthias’s Popeye-esque limb has strong-armed him into first place in a host of competitions, including the Iron Curtain Armwars in Blackburn and the German Championships in Haltern, this year.
Matthias, who has been involved in the sport since he was 16, said: ‘Many people’s first association with arm wrestling is a beer-soaked bar-table and drunken sailors – which is completely wrong.’
Of how he began his career, he explains: ‘In 2004, a little bar in Haldensleben was looking for the strongest arm wrestler in the region – my first tournament and the beginning of my career.
‘Without any knowledge or practise I competed in the amateur-class up to 90kg – being only 16 years old with a weight of 65kg.
‘At first, older and more experienced fighters smiled at me for being so light-weighted, but after winning the contest the opinions changed immediately.’
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Little and large: Matthias's right forearm measures close to 18"
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