On June 5, 2026, arm wrestling legend Devon Larratt appeared as a guest on The Joe Rogan Experience to discuss the grueling physical realities of his 32-year competitive career. Reflecting on his longevity in the super heavyweight division, Larratt emphasized that success isn't about overall body strength, but the minutiae of the grip, noting that "typically, the reason why you win and lose the match is very small things in the hand and the wrist."
Larratt also broke down the intense lifestyle required to stay at the top of the sport, claiming, "I think that I'm probably one of the most dedicated arm wrestlers in the world" in terms of how much energy he gives to the sport. He detailed a weekly structure built around redlining his body during intense club training sessions twice a week.
Beyond the table, the conversation took a bizarre turn when Devon Larratt shared a story from his military service in Iraq involving a fellow soldier. "He got possessed by a demon. He started speaking in tongues," Larratt recalled, describing a highly respected teammate who suddenly knew intimate details about everyone's lives.
With Joe Rogan leaning into both the athletic grit and the supernatural weirdness, the episode highlights why Larratt remains one of the most captivating and unpredictable figures in strength sports today.