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[MCU]Isnt being worthy to lift Thor's Hammer also mean that one must have physical strength near Thor?

Of course its only one Criteria. But consider this, Over all the films, Captain America did everything what Thor did. He gave up his life to protect millions in WW2, like Thor wanted to do in Thor 1. He went against the Law to do the right thing multiple times, just like Thor did in Thor 2. He is also righteous, cares for his fellow human and will give up his life again without thought if it means saving others. Only thing he lacks is Physical strength. 

So while in comics he does lift the hammer, what prevented him doing so in MCU? His physical limits?


[In Universe answers only, we also know Whedon didnt want him to.]
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Physical strength isn't a factor. It only weighs about 40 pounds.

What distinguishes Captain America from Thor is confidence. Among the Asgardians while being confident to the point of arrogance is frowned upon, there is little room for the meek among such warriors and champions.

Captain has the right morality, the right heart, the right intentions, but not the right confidence. He is, frankly, *too* humble. He budges the hammer because everything else is in the right place, but he really doesn't believe he is worthy, so he isn't.

Contrast with Vision later, who just snatches it up like he owns the damn thing.