Disturbing yet unsurprising study on men's strength levels in this generation

[donttread]

According to the article and one study young men are 22% weaker than they were in the 1980's. The article seemed to use upper body metrics like pinch strength, pushing with your palm which they state are known to be good measurements. I have my doubts on that but anyway. 20-34 year olds in the study didn't fare well compared to their counterparts in the 80's
The article did not say if the measurements are adjusted for size. But if not, this could be even more disturbing because today's kids are bigger, at least weight wise.
Maybe it's just bad science, but if not that's a hell of a drop.
On the other hand it's not exactly shocking as every aspect of life is less physical it seems. From using a nail gun instead of a hammer to not having to get up to change the channel.

https://www.msn.com/en-us/health/wel...70f2a73a&ei=29

[Tahuyaman]

I go to the gym three days a week on a military installation. Almost all the men who are regulars are older, retired military. Very few younger active duty guys.

[zelmo1234]

How about we bring back play outside! that should help

[Peter1469]

I go to the gym three days a week on a military installation. Almost all the men who are regulars are older, retired military. Very few younger active duty guys.

When I was enlisted our gyms were packed. It was impossible to get a real workout in after duty hours and before dinner. And they were big gyms, bigger than commercial civilian gyms by far.

[Tahuyaman]

When I was enlisted our gyms were packed. It was impossible to get a real workout in after duty hours and before dinner. And they were big gyms, bigger than commercial civilian gyms by far.

The gym I go to is not busy at all. It’s unusual to see more than six or seven people there at any one time. If you are working with free weights, there’s no back-log of people.


But yes, when I was in the Army the gyms were always busy. To relieve that we’d create a weight room in the company area.

[RMNIXON]

What good is being athletic when feminization of men is the cultural trend these days. If Jocks were "in" as they were in the 70's and 80's more would go for it would be my guess.................

[NoisyBoy]

I was a jock.Still am at heart.I've done some sort of physical exercise or sport my entire life. What has it got me? Eh, I think I'm just putting off the inevitable. I'd rather go down swingin', but the Good Lord may have other plans for me.

[donttread]

What good is being athletic when feminization of men is the cultural trend these days. If Jocks were "in" as they were in the 70's and 80's more would go for it would be my guess.................

I don't think this is just jocks and lifters. I think it's a less physical life from childhood and possibly testosterone decreases.

[Dr. Who]

Kids used to be active in play. They would run, jump, climb trees and bike for hours. Kids now play video games and get exercised only by attending specific programs that parents pay for. It’s no wonder they’re weak.

[donttread]

Kids used to be active in play. They would run, jump, climb trees and bike for hours. Kids now play video games and get exercised only by attending specific programs that parents pay for. It’s no wonder they’re weak.

Unorganized, unsupervised play is rare today