Generation Wimps: Millennial Men Are Weaker Than Their Fathers, Says New Research

After variously being dubbed “selfish”, “feckless” and “boring”, millennials now have to contend with another slur.

According to new research, the men of Generation Y are significantly weaker than their fathers.

A study, published in the Journal of Hand Therapy, examined the hand and arm strength of men aged 20 to 34, and compared it with men measured 31 years ago.

Scientists in North Carolina then measured the grip strength and pinch strength of 237 healthy full-time students.

They found that the average millennial male was able to apply 98 pounds of force — nothing compared to their dad’s generation.

In 1985, the average man could grip with an impressive 117 pounds of force.

The scientists added that, although it wasn’t representative of all American men, the study in 1980s was also reliant on student participation.

That means, at least, we know that students are getting weaker.

However, the study found that some women are stronger now than in the 1980s — those in the age group of 30-34 years.

The study also found lateral pinch data was similar to the older norms.

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