An Indonesian arm wrestler has attracted widespread attention on social media thanks to his extraordinary forearms, with fans comparing him to the cartoon character Popeye.
Raditya Muhammad has been turning heads with his unique physique and impressive arm-wrestling strength, leaving viewers struggling to comprehend what they’re seeing.
The athlete recently competed in the under-75kg category at an event organised by the Indonesia Fitness Festival (IFF 2026) and Just Real Power.
However, it isn’t just his performances at the arm-wrestling table that have people talking.
Muhammad possesses remarkably developed forearms that appear disproportionately large compared to the rest of his body, earning him comparisons to the famous spinach-loving sailor.
Footage of the Indonesian athlete competing has been circulating online, showcasing both his unusual muscular development and the strength he brings to the table.
The footage prompted plenty of reactions from viewers, many of whom were amazed by the size of Muhammad’s arms.
One person commented: “I’ve never seen forearms like this.”
Another compared him directly to the cartoon character, writing: “The Real Popeye.”
His strength also earned praise from American arm wrestler Jeff Dabe, who is also known for his own enormous forearms and hands. Dabe left an encouraging comment beneath one of Muhammad’s posts, writing: “Great job! You remind me of someone.”
The comment attracted more than 180 likes, with fans recognising the similarities between the two athletes.
Muhammad has also been sharing glimpses of his life with his growing Instagram audience, where he has amassed more than 85,000 followers under the username @radiitya.arm.
In one particularly personal post, he shared a childhood photograph alongside a message about accepting himself and being grateful for the way he was born.
Writing in Indonesian, he included an English translation:
“There is no bad luck in you,
God has a purpose why I was born like that,
I am really grateful to him.”
While his extraordinary forearms have become the main talking point online, Muhammad’s recent appearance at IFF 2026 has also brought attention to his competitive abilities.
And with his growing social media following and comparisons to one of the most recognisable cartoon characters of all time, the Indonesian arm wrestler is quickly becoming a familiar face among strength enthusiasts.
Featured image credit: Instagram/radiitya.arm
