Re: How strong would a Neanderthal be compared to an modern human?

Hi,

Surprisingly, considerable research has
been done on this question. The answer is
YES!

A search on www.google turned up a large
number of references -
 http://www.google.com/search?q=neanderthal+strength&btnG=Google+Search

The scientific answer is that the average neanderthal was
probably 2 to 3 times stronger than the average human.
 http://www.geocities.com/CapeCanaveral/Launchpad/3917/morph.html

At a more entertaining level, the California Academy even built
a machine that allowed a human to arm wrestle a "neanderthal".
Nothing but losers!
 http://www.calacademy.org/geninfo/newsroom/releases/archive/mlahigh399.htm

There are even advocates for using the supposed neanderthal
diet to make humans stronger. 
 http://neanderthin.com/ram.htm

However, nothing will offset the physical advantage of the
neanderthal morpology. Obviously, these are generalities.
A weak neanderthal or a teenager could obviously be 
overpowered by an NFL lineman.

David