Strength

Stand from a chair

Time or repetitions. A few slow repetitions, or one.

1. Sit in a sturdy chair with your feet on the floor.
2. Lean forward slightly and stand up slowly.
3. Sit back down with control.

Beginner change. Use your hands on the chair or a nearby counter.

Another way. If standing is not possible, press your palms together gently while seated, then relax.

Safety. CDC lists standing from a chair as a balance example for adults 65 and older and says activity should match abilities. Stop if it hurts or feels unsafe. Not every condition should include this move.

Established public guidance. The chair stand is CDC’s own example. The palm-press alternative is a gentler option lifeZoi describes, not a clinical trial result.

• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: Older Adult Activity: An Overview Updated 2025-12-04. Checked 2026-11-03.
• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: Adult Activity: An Overview Updated 2023-12-20. Checked 2026-11-03.