9 Where did the myth come from that European knights were so cumbersome in their armor? It's just not true that they were, they were fantastic athletes, and the armor functional and practical. (www.medievalists.net) posted 182 days ago by Mad_King_Kalak 182 days ago by Mad_King_Kalak +10 / -1 Can You Move in Medieval Armour? An Experiment in Mythbusting - Medievalists.net Many believe the myth that medieval armour was hard to move in. However, with Boucicaut as an example, our video proves that late medieval armour allowed for surprising mobility. 29 comments share 29 comments share save hide report block hide replies
An average person who doesn't do regular manual labour would not be able to carry a trained soldier's gear.
Doesn't mean that soldiers are some superhumans. It's all about training.