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Lower body

Sit to stand

Get familiar with rising from a chair.

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What you need

Stable chair

How to do it

  1. Sit near the front with feet hip-width apart.

  2. Lean forward slightly; rise slowly.

  3. Stand tall, then sit with control.

Keep in mind

  • Look ahead.
  • Use a firm, non-slip chair without wheels.

A gentler starting point

Use your hands to guide you.

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Everyday focus
Getting out of a chair
Body area
Lower body
Muscles
Front of thighs (quadriceps), Buttocks (glutes)
Equipment
Chair or stable support, No hand weights needed
Movement format
Seated to standing, Uses a support
Starting point
Learning a movement
Age context
No age cutoff specified

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