Please check the PDF in the description. Relevant research in the description. Let me know how you score and if this video is helpful. Thanks for tuning in! - Lucas @ YOGABODY
@Yogabody - Lucas, I have psoriatic arthritis and Ankylosing Spondylitis. My joints stiffen quickly despite being active and I usually have to use support to get off the floor. Is this still possible for me? Or do I need to focus on keeping my joints even more fluid first? (If this makes sense.) Or maybe even something else? Any suggestions are welcome. Thank you!
Im 38 years old. i dont do yoga. I work 14 hour days, 7 days a week building steel frames. I dont eat healthily, i dont exercise. I smoke 2 packs a day. and I still get up from sitting better than you do with less effort, less body balance leaning and much less wincing.
WOW! I thought I was agile but there's work to be done. My first time trying, i scored a 5 - not bead for a 70-year old, but my aim is 10. Day by day. Thanks for your coaching.
I'm 102 and found this very helpful, the broken ankle and dislocated hip are well on the mend and after rehab 6 or seven weeks I'm keen to give it another go.
Finally: no chair, no knee, no hands - just the sensible reference point and how to work toward it. Thanks for being honest and informative! [At 10 most of my life, thanks to yoga (on and off) and an active lifestyle. When I realised recently (at 70+) that such capability had deserted me, I added calisthenics and it came back quickly.]
I'm 63. I thought it was going to be sitting and rising more than once - like, how many times can you do it. So I did my very best to follow along, and I managed to get a 10! And now, I am SO glad the test didn't include repeating it!
I did 9 with difficulty, now I can do a perfect 10. I am 30 years old. It took me one year. It is a great exercice. I do it 2 or 3 times a day now, I can not believe I can do it this easily.
This is great! At 55, I’m scoring a 10/10, but I see major differences side to side. I’ll be doing the exercises to balance things out. Thanks for another helpful video, Lucas!
Same! I am 50 and pretty easily did the sit and stand 10/10. But when I switched legs, I got down fine but couldn't get up again without a knee or hand help. Didn't realize I was so imbalanced!
This is fabulous - and I scored much worse than I might have hoped. So looking forward to taking this step by step. Thanks Lucas for your thoughtful, positive and careful instructions.
But most in South Asia don't cross their legs when sitting and rising. I lived in S. Asia for 35 years and had no problem as long as my legs weren't crossed. But once I had to cross my legs I found getting up incredibly difficult, easy getting down, though.
Just turned 61 and I had no problem doing this. I plan to share this with women I know who I’m pretty sure can’t. I learned how important this move was years ago from my yoga instructor. ☺️
I scored 9 on my first try. I am 75. Nor working towards a 10. For someone afflicted with "Hurry Up Sickness" (am chronically impatient). this video was perfect. It gets to the point and does not waste your time. Sacramento, CA
Video was still a wee bit too slow for me. But then, I'm only 47. Or an impatient youth, as you'd describe it! 😂 All jokes aside though, mad respect for scoring a 9 on your first try. I have the impression this exercise is heavily biased against overweight people such as myself. Can get up using only one hand, but can't lower myself in a controlled manner; I drop down at the very end. Not sure how many points to deduct for that though.
Everyone is built different and are stronger at certain things that others. I bet a lot of people saying they can do this easily probably are weak in other areas of strength - So don’t feel like a failure if you can’t do it. I have a lot of aging people in my family and friends that can barely walk, losing the ability to care for themselves. Stay active, do things outdoors as much as possible, and be grateful if you don’t have a debilitating illness. Thx for listening.
Exactly. Videos like this are bollocks on so many levels they make me angry. I am very fit for my age, a healthy weight and very active but I have never been very flexible due to a congenital condition. If I attempt movement like this I would cripple myself for the rest of my life. This internet "gurus" are seriously irresponsibile with their fearmongering condemnations.
Thank you! I'm very fit, do weightlifting, and can dance for hours - and can get up from the floor in other ways without touching - but this one stumps me.
I'm 53. I regularly sit on the floor for eating, meditation and doing other household chores. I have put on weight after 40's. Even now, I can easily sit without any assistance from hands . For rising up, without kneeling,(if I kneel I don't need hand support) I do need one hand to press on the floor. We eat sitting on the floor with squatted legs. That's our tradition. One day I watched my son very easily raising from the floor holding his plate in one hand and his phone in the other. Though this is a normal scene, that day it got my attention and I very much missed that flexibility which I lost. From that day it became my goal. Now I can easily sit and just need a single hand press to rise. Almost reached the goal. Just some more steps to go. Only today after seeing your video I came to know how much dangerous the loss of flexibility is. Thank you for your information and instructions.
Going down both sides, no problem. Coming up, ugh. It looks like you are coming up on the front leg. Thank you for this video. New exercise for March for me...
I watched this one video and subscribed. I also now understand why Muslims pray the way we do. I knew there was a reason for all that sitting standing, bending, kneeling. It's an all in one spiritual physical exercise.
Thought it would be easy -- I do lots of primal squats and leg work. Not easy. Thanks for the suggestion! I'll start adding this -- yet another thing! -- to my daily routine. Cheers!
I’m 68 and work full time as an accountant. I walked 5 miles a day and did cardio for 40 minutes a day while working full time and working on graduate degrees until I got Covid. Now I have multiple health issues including locking joints in my hips and knees. I haven’t tried this yet but am glad I found your channel.
Hi, thank you for your tutorial. Having come across a video yesterday, this specific exercise, feeling absolutely mortified as unable to achieve it. Concider myself reasonably fit exercised all my life walking jogging skipping yoga still each day mostly skipping yoga at 78. Started practising last night. However with your tutorial feeling excited to begin. Watched just now the middle of the night Australia. Cheers Pauline
I was way below 10 but this exercise inspired to start and slowly building up to I hope an 8 or beyond. Thank you for this valuable exercise. I’m 69 and sometimes you need that extra help and this exercise is exactly what I needed.
I'm so glad I stumbled on this video and confirms what I already know. I'm 46, 6ft even, 140lbs and have always been able to successfully do this test and hope I still can for many more years to come. Thanks again for the vid.
It has been 30+ yrs since I did this so I knew it was a challenge already. Thank you for a simple test to show me what I need to give some attention to... Thank you for the simple but hard movement to improve my ability while building strength, cause when I got close it was more of a plop. 😳😬😖
Liked. Subscribed. Recognized the importance of this as well as being able to squat down and get back up. Being almost 70, I want to live a very long time as healthy as I possibly can!
I am 59 and have had knee issues since my 20s with 2 surgeries. My right leg does not bend at the knee enough for me to get down without support. This video makes me feel truly over the hill. I will work to improve but it’s very discouraging. I am so much better than 5 years ago when I had one foot in the grave it seems!
Thank you Lucas! I have been searching for more than “can you do this” videos. Your showing the method to improve is so very helpful. Starting this morning!
Knee with little cartilage left and a bone cyst in dominant knee after knee surgery 9 years ago. This exercise would hurt the knee. Important to state safety information for those with deterioration of joints! Maybe other strength excises for lower body? I use leg press with little weight in the gym. But still avoid sitting on the ground.
After giving birth I lost a lot of my mobility because of a back injury. I started doing post natal yoga and it significantly improved. It also made me self aware that there is room for improvement.
I completely agree, there's always room for improvement no matter what level of fitness you are at, it's simply a matter of consistency, practice and listening to your body. Glad that yoga could help you heal and gain more mobility
I'm almost 30. I used to do this exercise without much effort. Last year, because of illness, I lay all summer without getting up. I lost weight from 65 to 55 kg with a height of 180. All muscles weakened, especially gluteal and near the knees. Now I can't go down without pain in my knees, but I can easily go up.
I’m 53 (almost 54) and I’m happy to say that I was able to score a 10 on this!! I squat constantly at work & purposely rise just using my legs, no hands.
I'm curious about what crossing the ankles does. I'm scoring 10/10 easily as I expected, but I can do it with both ankles crossed and uncrossed. By uncrossed I mean that I can squat and rock back into a sitting position and then get back up by getting back into a squat and going up to a standing position without using my hand or knees.
I was so glad we got taught this in primary school. I thought it was stupid at the time - why bother avoiding using your arms when using your arms made it faster and easier? But now it’s one of the main things I remember learning there, because I use it almost every day - and every time, I feel just a small sense of accomplishment at doing a movement that isn’t entirely necessary, but makes me look cool and means I don’t have to get my hands dirty. I think the way it makes you rotate your weight through your foot sideways has probably also helped my balance in other types of movement too
I can sit down and get up very easily and fluidly - with my feet apart. I cannot get up with my ankles crossed - is the crossed leg aspect really that crucial? Nicely explained video! Update - I can get up if I put the weight on my back foot, not my front foot. But it still feels awkward. I will practise because this really bugs me, I could do the flamingo pose all day! Update 2. Two things. First, I knew that I was locked up in my left hip and glute so I did a 45 minute hip fascia release and it (very emotionally) released everything. I was able to do the test easily after. Second, when I did the test I noticed that I crossed my ankles differently, it was much looser, whereas before when I was locked up, I crossed my ankles more tightly which made it impossible to get up the right way. Taking care of our problem areas and staying loose is really important for all kinds of reasons!
Completely agree that this test has no predictive value for longevity. For short legged individuals, such as my self, it's piece of cake. For long legged individuals, it will be difficult regardless of their health or age. Just exercise, but it's more fun than doing pushups or pullups.
also, does't explain (oversimplification) the cardiac aspect.....your calves are your second heart. Doesn't include thoughts of those with larger breasts either
I don't think height has anything to with it. For me, it's thigh/hamstring strength. I am 67 and have been a competitiive runner for 22 years. I think many runnuers like myself tend to ignore leg exercises because they run. Running only works out some leg muscles not all of them. In my case, I can get down but can't get up with using a knee. I got a lot of work to do! Thanks for the video!
I am 53 yrs female , I have always done exercise , strength training , some yoga . Always warm up and stretch after exercise , eat right . I got a easy 10. I am glad I took care of myself . Thank you for this test it makes me feel good 😊
Hey Lucas. Does the building up to a high score in this test provide, real world strengths? IOW, let’s say you work at it, and get to a 10/10, does that translate to improved strength at the hips, lumbar or thoracic region of back,…. Where exactly does it improve? You have an excellent pedagogy btw, Pax.
I scored 8 in one leg and 6 in the other. I had to use support while getting up. Hmm I love this and will use it to get 10 on 10. Will keep you informed. Thanks😊
Good advice and tips here. I’m a road cyclist, which helps with leg and core strength of course. I get a 10, which is pleasing as I’m 67. I also make time for my upper body resistance work too. Thanks for the info.
It would be great to have an even easier beginner step. My problem is not getting up. It's transitioning weight from butt cheeks to ankle at the bottom. I assume major ankle flexion flexibility is required.
At 75 I have a knee injury and it's currently impossible to do this. My physiotherapy includes a sit to stand from a chair. Do it ten times and three times a day without using your hands. This really helps the knees. My knee is still to stiff to attempt to get down to the floor.
What about if you are tall, does that affect the ability to perform this exercise in any way? I can get down, but then I can't get up from that pose, because I find that my feet don't have enough grip to propel my body forward and up. I am 1.80. :D Any way to improve this? I also have flat feet, no idea if that affects it either.
From childhood i can't stand or sit without support even now when i am 20 it's still tough to stand without touching, i can't stand to be true without touching floor....and to be precise i don't have any issues physically just a bit overweight but seriously thank u for this ...will try to do this exercise
Are you working different muscles (or working them differently) on the way down as opposed to up? Because I score a 10 on the way down but I can’t get up without using a hand. And when I try your corrective exercises I can’t get up at all!
Hello Lucas: I have chronic Arthritis in both of my hip joints (ball & socket joints) it is uncomfortable when I go for my daily walk with my dog. The distance is limited due to the discomfort usually 1/2 to 3/4 mile per day. I keep myself fit with Pilates. Have you got any proven exercises that might help alleviate the discomfort and allow to me increase the distance I walk and move? Thank you.
As an lmt I have seen many people whose "arthritis" was actually frozen muscles full of trigger points. You might explore your leg, hip, and back area muscles with your hands and a tool like the theracane. You could also get some physical therapy if you can afford it / your insurance covers it. Then look at some gentle stretches. I've recently also seen that vitamin k2, mk7 might help too. Don't know much about it yet tho.
This 69 year old scored a 9. Getting down is no problem, but rising I need to use one knee. My lower back flexibility has never been great. I can't lean forward far enough to center my weight over my feet. I'm quite satified with my score.
Ok so what if your entire balance and strength are off…when i lower to the floor slowly (i fall down fast) when i try to get up i can’t. Are there other areas i need to focus on first? Or do i just repeat the sit to stand daily and build to the strength?
I have found many of your videos so helpful, especially anything to do with stiff lower back release. Thanks for all you put out. I’m trying to do the rise to sit now as I think it’s a good indicator of strength and balance. With that in mind my question is to do with ankle flexion of which I have very little. I’ve worked on it for decades ( I’m now 70 years old) with little to no improvement and so I squat with a small rubber rise for my heels so I can still do lots of stuff. I just make adjustments. With sit to rise and vice versa I can wobble my way down and up but not with the front heel down because of my lack of ankle flexion. Do you have a view about whether it is still a valuable exercise to do or should I just accept that this isn’t for me, which would be a shame. I also have an arthritic right big toe joint which is stiff but only occasionally flares up. I’d appreciate any thoughts you have. I live in the U.K. so can’t visit you in person !
Boy. Oh boy... It worked. Tanx a million times. What a sensetional video. I did these after following Indian yoga guru Parasmal,'s leg exercises. It was a hit😅
Been doing Science of Stretching for several months, and I can get down pretty well. However, even with the stool, I can't get back up this way. Looks like I can do it with the stool if I sit on a yoga block. Hope that's a good starting point, as I'd like to be able to do this move.
I do yoga and pilates on a regular have been for over 15 yrs and i still cant do this well, but im the healthiest person i know overall, including people younger than me...🤷♀️ * I agree with the hyperbolic part in fact I saw something on one of the main news channels a few weeks ago claiming if you can't do this you'll be "dead in 6 years"....such rubbish
I couldn’t do this in my 20s and still can’t in my 50s but much closer. I know lot of people who NEVER COULD do this OLD TEST. Great idea for a lot of hits though but irresponsible.
Hi Jon - sitting and standing videos are not actually click-bait;) It's a great test because MOST people can't do it, even in their 20s. I for sure could not when I was 22.
I fear for all my limbs 😢 I feel like the floor is so far away, how do you have everything so close together I applaud you sir. I have about 12 weeks to go
Hi Daryus. If you're feeling uneasy about reaching the floor, take it slowly and consider incorporating gentle stretches or exercises to improve flexibility and reach. You're doing great, and progress will come with time and consistent effort.
thanks for this test! I have no problems 10/10 because I've always been sitting on floors, doing a lot of squats and also deep asian squats as well. It helps being asian, can't do any yoga poses but i can do this. But doesn't mean I can take it for granted. Gotta ensure what is easy, does not become difficult as I age!
I'm so glad I score 10/10 with no problems! I'm 36 but I weight around 286lb. I know I need to lose weight and I'm working on it but I'm glad I still have the strength and mobility to do this. I guess practicing martial arts and other sports when I was younger was key.
Super interesting test... Took this test I was able to sit down but had to take the help of hands ... Will definitely try and reach to the desired position.
I’m 30 and I can get down no problem (a slight bit of less control at the bottom but generally good) but getting up is tough especially since I broke my foot last year-I ended up with some odd getting up habits to avoid bothering it even after I healed. I saw someone else using a bolster so am trying that! I only need a couple inches more mobility at the bottom!
Please check the PDF in the description. Relevant research in the description. Let me know how you score and if this video is helpful. Thanks for tuning in! - Lucas @ YOGABODY
@Yogabody - Lucas, I have psoriatic arthritis and Ankylosing Spondylitis. My joints stiffen quickly despite being active and I usually have to use support to get off the floor. Is this still possible for me? Or do I need to focus on keeping my joints even more fluid first? (If this makes sense.) Or maybe even something else? Any suggestions are welcome. Thank you!
@@msjulesalvare I wish he would respond to you.
Im 38 years old. i dont do yoga. I work 14 hour days, 7 days a week building steel frames. I dont eat healthily, i dont exercise. I smoke 2 packs a day. and I still get up from sitting better than you do with less effort, less body balance leaning and much less wincing.
@@msjulesalvare Totally possible to learn. I'll work on a progressive training video for this soon...
@@rafewheadon1963 you're my hero;) I work really hard for admittedly pretty average results.
Well, I just discovered that I am basically dead...
You type well for a dead person:)
This person would be fun to have in your life
😂😂😂😂
Same...
😂 So am I 😂
WOW! I thought I was agile but there's work to be done. My first time trying, i scored a 5 - not bead for a 70-year old, but my aim is 10. Day by day. Thanks for your coaching.
I'm 102 and found this very helpful, the broken ankle and dislocated hip are well on the mend and after rehab 6 or seven weeks I'm keen to give it another go.
Fantastic to hear you're recovering well at 102! After rehab, giving the sit-to-rise test another shot is a great idea.
- YOGABODY Team
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Finally: no chair, no knee, no hands - just the sensible reference point and how to work toward it. Thanks for being honest and informative!
[At 10 most of my life, thanks to yoga (on and off) and an active lifestyle. When I realised recently (at 70+) that such capability had deserted me, I added calisthenics and it came back quickly.]
I'm 63. I thought it was going to be sitting and rising more than once - like, how many times can you do it. So I did my very best to follow along, and I managed to get a 10! And now, I am SO glad the test didn't include repeating it!
I did 9 with difficulty, now I can do a perfect 10. I am 30 years old. It took me one year.
It is a great exercice. I do it 2 or 3 times a day now, I can not believe I can do it this easily.
This is great! At 55, I’m scoring a 10/10, but I see major differences side to side. I’ll be doing the exercises to balance things out. Thanks for another helpful video, Lucas!
NIce work! Yes, I have one side much harder than the other too...
Do not perform on a tightrope😢
Same! I am 50 and pretty easily did the sit and stand 10/10. But when I switched legs, I got down fine but couldn't get up again without a knee or hand help. Didn't realize I was so imbalanced!
This is fabulous - and I scored much worse than I might have hoped. So looking forward to taking this step by step. Thanks Lucas for your thoughtful, positive and careful instructions.
10/10 at 73 years old. Up was a little shaky but I did it. Great test.
Inspiring!! Now we live forever...
We're all so proud of you! How are your bowel movements?
Same age, same results. It's a great test!
@@madeinusa5395 You're terrible! But also hilarious lol !
Insane! I’m half your age and I can’t do it.
This is so simple for most people living in South India because we are used to squatting on the floor for meals
Yeah but the downside is that you're indian
But most in South Asia don't cross their legs when sitting and rising. I lived in S. Asia for 35 years and had no problem as long as my legs weren't crossed. But once I had to cross my legs I found getting up incredibly difficult, easy getting down, though.
South india not south asia @@kellynepal
South india not south asia @@kellynepal
You are a gift to humanity
Just turned 61 and I had no problem doing this. I plan to share this with women I know who I’m pretty sure can’t. I learned how important this move was years ago from my yoga instructor. ☺️
If it's in yoga, it's not that important.
@@Kitiwake Based on your online name I would assume this nonsensical response is a reflection of that.
@@tupelohoney1803 sounds like you two should fight each other
I was never able to do this when I was 5, 15, 25, 35, or 45. I can squat more than you so its not about the strength but flexibility or technique.
@@tupelohoney1803 and yours as fraudulent.
I scored 9 on my first try. I am 75. Nor working towards a 10.
For someone afflicted with "Hurry Up Sickness" (am chronically impatient). this video was perfect. It gets to the point and does not waste your time.
Sacramento, CA
Video was still a wee bit too slow for me. But then, I'm only 47. Or an impatient youth, as you'd describe it! 😂
All jokes aside though, mad respect for scoring a 9 on your first try. I have the impression this exercise is heavily biased against overweight people such as myself. Can get up using only one hand, but can't lower myself in a controlled manner; I drop down at the very end. Not sure how many points to deduct for that though.
Everyone is built different and are stronger at certain things that others. I bet a lot of people saying they can do this easily probably are weak in other areas of strength - So don’t feel like a failure if you can’t do it. I have a lot of aging people in my family and friends that can barely walk, losing the ability to care for themselves. Stay active, do things outdoors as much as possible, and be grateful if you don’t have a debilitating illness. Thx for listening.
That's right! Staying active and putting days for recovery keeps our body from aging fast!
- YOGABODY Team
I agree Julie!
Exactly. Videos like this are bollocks on so many levels they make me angry. I am very fit for my age, a healthy weight and very active but I have never been very flexible due to a congenital condition. If I attempt movement like this I would cripple myself for the rest of my life. This internet "gurus" are seriously irresponsibile with their fearmongering condemnations.
thank you !
Thank you! I'm very fit, do weightlifting, and can dance for hours - and can get up from the floor in other ways without touching - but this one stumps me.
33 yo firefighter here. 10/10. It's scary to imagine how many of my coworkers, of same age, would score terrible on this test.
Thank you, I’m 62 & I will add to my exercise routine. As they say, “you won’t know until you try!”
must try 1st
Awesome video, this is exactly what I need at age 83 with one artificial knee. I am going to practice this diligently.
THANK YOU! I’ve been searching for this exact thing for months. This is awesome and will get me off the floor!
Thanks Johnny - hope it helps.
Wauw! I have a long way to Go……but thanks!
Never too late to start after having a few years of back troubles… now slowly on the mend.
I'm 53.
I regularly sit on the floor for eating, meditation and doing other household chores.
I have put on weight after 40's. Even now, I can easily sit without any assistance from hands . For rising up, without kneeling,(if I kneel I don't need hand support) I do need one hand to press on the floor.
We eat sitting on the floor with squatted legs. That's our tradition.
One day I watched my son very easily raising from the floor holding his plate in one hand and his phone in the other. Though this is a normal scene, that day it got my attention and I very much missed that flexibility which I lost.
From that day it became my goal. Now I can easily sit and just need a single hand press to rise. Almost reached the goal. Just some more steps to go.
Only today after seeing your video I came to know how much dangerous the loss of flexibility is.
Thank you for your information and instructions.
That's amazing that you can still sit on the floor and are working on getting your flexibility back! Your story is inspiring.
- YOGABODY Team
I am at 60 can do perfect 10 even without crossing feet! And I work 10-12 hours at the computer every day.
77 years old and I did the test 10/10. I walk between six and seven hundred miles a year and haven't eaten meat in over 50 years.
Inspiring... keep going!
Congrats!
Going down both sides, no problem. Coming up, ugh. It looks like you are coming up on the front leg. Thank you for this video. New exercise for March for me...
I watched this one video and subscribed. I also now understand why Muslims pray the way we do. I knew there was a reason for all that sitting standing, bending, kneeling. It's an all in one spiritual physical exercise.
Thought it would be easy -- I do lots of primal squats and leg work. Not easy. Thanks for the suggestion! I'll start adding this -- yet another thing! -- to my daily routine. Cheers!
I’m 68 and work full time as an accountant. I walked 5 miles a day and did cardio for 40 minutes a day while working full time and working on graduate degrees until I got Covid. Now I have multiple health issues including locking joints in my hips and knees. I haven’t tried this yet but am glad I found your channel.
We're glad you found us! Take it easy and listen to your body as you recover from Covid.
- YOGABODY Team
Thank you! This is a great explanation of this test. I am probably at a 2 but I will be practicing this!
Hi, thank you for your tutorial. Having come across a video yesterday, this specific exercise, feeling absolutely mortified as unable to achieve it. Concider myself reasonably fit exercised all my life walking jogging skipping yoga still each day mostly skipping yoga at 78. Started practising last night. However with your tutorial feeling excited to begin. Watched just now the middle of the night Australia.
Cheers Pauline
I was way below 10 but this exercise inspired to start and slowly building up to I hope an 8 or beyond. Thank you for this valuable exercise. I’m 69 and sometimes you need that extra help and this exercise is exactly what I needed.
Amazing, keep going Sandra!
Did it work?
I'm so glad I stumbled on this video and confirms what I already know. I'm 46, 6ft even, 140lbs and have always been able to successfully do this test and hope I still can for many more years to come. Thanks again for the vid.
It has been 30+ yrs since I did this so I knew it was a challenge already. Thank you for a simple test to show me what I need to give some attention to... Thank you for the simple but hard movement to improve my ability while building strength, cause when I got close it was more of a plop. 😳😬😖
Liked. Subscribed. Recognized the importance of this as well as being able to squat down and get back up. Being almost 70, I want to live a very long time as healthy as I possibly can!
I'm 157 years old and still got 10/10. I'm so amazing!
I am 59 and have had knee issues since my 20s with 2 surgeries. My right leg does not bend at the knee enough for me to get down without support. This video makes me feel truly over the hill. I will work to improve but it’s very discouraging. I am so much better than 5 years ago when I had one foot in the grave it seems!
Thank you Lucas! I have been searching for more than “can you do this” videos. Your showing the method to improve is so very helpful. Starting this morning!
Your kind words mean a lot!
- YOGABODY Team
Knee with little cartilage left and a bone cyst in dominant knee after knee surgery 9 years ago. This exercise would hurt the knee. Important to state safety information for those with deterioration of joints! Maybe other strength excises for lower body? I use leg press with little weight in the gym. But still avoid sitting on the ground.
Right. Not knee-friendly. I'm in my 40's and starting to get a lil autha (arthritis) in my knees. I cannot do deep squats. Hurts my knees. 😖
After giving birth I lost a lot of my mobility because of a back injury. I started doing post natal yoga and it significantly improved. It also made me self aware that there is room for improvement.
I completely agree, there's always room for improvement no matter what level of fitness you are at, it's simply a matter of consistency, practice and listening to your body. Glad that yoga could help you heal and gain more mobility
Really nice tutorial with great detail for technique and training, very helpful.
I'm almost 30. I used to do this exercise without much effort. Last year, because of illness, I lay all summer without getting up. I lost weight from 65 to 55 kg with a height of 180. All muscles weakened, especially gluteal and near the knees. Now I can't go down without pain in my knees, but I can easily go up.
This is so great! Managed to do my way but your method looks so much easier and smoother! Thanks so much! 🙏🙏🙏
And your voice is magical just like healing the voice of truth
Wow, this is almost impossible for me at 50. I'm a major cyclist and sit all day for work. I really need to work on my mobility.
I’m 53 (almost 54) and I’m happy to say that I was able to score a 10 on this!! I squat constantly at work & purposely rise just using my legs, no hands.
Heck yeah, 46 and 10/10! Didn’t expect to at all
I'm almost 48 and got 10/10 too. 😊
Thanks!
Thanks for your support!
No problem going down using right or left; can accomplish very smoothly. However, coming up I am "stuck", can't get off the floor
Suggestions??
Same…
Thank you so much for this instructional video. You are a Blessing.🙏🏻
I'm curious about what crossing the ankles does. I'm scoring 10/10 easily as I expected, but I can do it with both ankles crossed and uncrossed. By uncrossed I mean that I can squat and rock back into a sitting position and then get back up by getting back into a squat and going up to a standing position without using my hand or knees.
that's great!
I was so glad we got taught this in primary school. I thought it was stupid at the time - why bother avoiding using your arms when using your arms made it faster and easier? But now it’s one of the main things I remember learning there, because I use it almost every day - and every time, I feel just a small sense of accomplishment at doing a movement that isn’t entirely necessary, but makes me look cool and means I don’t have to get my hands dirty. I think the way it makes you rotate your weight through your foot sideways has probably also helped my balance in other types of movement too
It's great that you find it useful!
- YOGABODY Team
10/10 on the first try ❤
I can sit down and get up very easily and fluidly - with my feet apart. I cannot get up with my ankles crossed - is the crossed leg aspect really that crucial? Nicely explained video!
Update - I can get up if I put the weight on my back foot, not my front foot. But it still feels awkward. I will practise because this really bugs me, I could do the flamingo pose all day!
Update 2. Two things. First, I knew that I was locked up in my left hip and glute so I did a 45 minute hip fascia release and it (very emotionally) released everything. I was able to do the test easily after. Second, when I did the test I noticed that I crossed my ankles differently, it was much looser, whereas before when I was locked up, I crossed my ankles more tightly which made it impossible to get up the right way.
Taking care of our problem areas and staying loose is really important for all kinds of reasons!
Completely agree that this test has no predictive value for longevity. For short legged individuals, such as my self, it's piece of cake. For long legged individuals, it will be difficult regardless of their health or age. Just exercise, but it's more fun than doing pushups or pullups.
also, does't explain (oversimplification) the cardiac aspect.....your calves are your second heart. Doesn't include thoughts of those with larger breasts either
Unless the study showed that long-legged people have shorter life span 😂
It is entirely down to core strength not the length of your limbs.
I don't think height has anything to with it. For me, it's thigh/hamstring strength. I am 67 and have been a competitiive runner for 22 years. I think many runnuers like myself tend to ignore leg exercises because they run. Running only works out some leg muscles not all of them. In my case, I can get down but can't get up with using a knee. I got a lot of work to do! Thanks for the video!
I am 53 yrs female , I have always done exercise , strength training , some yoga . Always warm up and stretch after exercise , eat right .
I got a easy 10. I am glad I took care of myself . Thank you for this test it makes me feel good 😊
Hey Lucas. Does the building up to a high score in this test provide, real world strengths? IOW, let’s say you work at it, and get to a 10/10, does that translate to improved strength at the hips, lumbar or thoracic region of back,…. Where exactly does it improve? You have an excellent pedagogy btw, Pax.
I scored 8 in one leg and 6 in the other. I had to use support while getting up. Hmm I love this and will use it to get 10 on 10. Will keep you informed. Thanks😊
Are you 10/10 yet?
Suppose I can get up and down without using my hands in another way? I can do it easily without crossing my ankles. Does that count?
Also good!
Good advice and tips here. I’m a road cyclist, which helps with leg and core strength of course. I get a 10, which is pleasing as I’m 67.
I also make time for my upper body resistance work too. Thanks for the info.
Keep up the good work!
- YOGABODY Team
10/10 at 55, but feeling a little unstable.
I will add this exercise to my daily workouts! Thanx!
Nice Frank!
same here i need stabiity, after praying in temples i do sit down and rise up but not as rightfully as mentioned here.
29 year old woman, been working out for 2 years, and couldn't get up!! Humbling
It would be great to have an even easier beginner step. My problem is not getting up. It's transitioning weight from butt cheeks to ankle at the bottom. I assume major ankle flexion flexibility is required.
I have the same issue. I’m fine once I can get my weight balanced over my ankles. I wonder if it’s trickier for women?
I have osteo arthritis, i have difficulty geeting up from floor , thanku fr thus inspirational video, will surely try it out...
Hello Sheetal - stay active, keep moving. I'm sure you'll get it back.
thanks for the good practice of laughing at myself
At 75 I have a knee injury and it's currently impossible to do this. My physiotherapy includes a sit to stand from a chair. Do it ten times and three times a day without using your hands. This really helps the knees. My knee is still to stiff to attempt to get down to the floor.
Chair is great... keep going!
What about if you are tall, does that affect the ability to perform this exercise in any way? I can get down, but then I can't get up from that pose, because I find that my feet don't have enough grip to propel my body forward and up. I am 1.80. :D Any way to improve this? I also have flat feet, no idea if that affects it either.
I'm 30 years old, 6 feet tall with flat narrow feet and embarrassingly kinda overweight. I was able to do it the first time 10/10.
@@Needsmoreflash nice! I also have progress. My feet weren't aligned properly the first few times. Now I can do it on one side but not the other xD
From childhood i can't stand or sit without support even now when i am 20 it's still tough to stand without touching, i can't stand to be true without touching floor....and to be precise i don't have any issues physically just a bit overweight but seriously thank u for this ...will try to do this exercise
Take it slow, and always listen to your body. You’ve got this!
-YOGABODY Team
Me either! I can sit down with no trouble, but I don't even know where to find the muscle control to lean forward onto my foot to stand! 😂🤷♀️
Are you working different muscles (or working them differently) on the way down as opposed to up? Because I score a 10 on the way down but I can’t get up without using a hand. And when I try your corrective exercises I can’t get up at all!
Yeah me too, almost broke my door too, dangerous to do this stupid excersise. I am 5x as strong as this guy anyways, so whatever.
I needed one hand 🤷🏽♀️.
Finally! a 10! Thanks. . .the ladies at the gym class will be intrigued!
Hello Lucas:
I have chronic Arthritis in both of my hip joints (ball & socket joints) it is uncomfortable when I go for my daily walk with my dog. The distance is limited due to the discomfort usually 1/2 to 3/4 mile per day. I keep myself fit with Pilates. Have you got any proven exercises that might help alleviate the discomfort and allow to me increase the distance I walk and move? Thank you.
As an lmt I have seen many people whose "arthritis" was actually frozen muscles full of trigger points.
You might explore your leg, hip, and back area muscles with your hands and a tool like the theracane. You could also get some physical therapy if you can afford it / your insurance covers it.
Then look at some gentle stretches.
I've recently also seen that vitamin k2, mk7 might help too. Don't know much about it yet tho.
This 69 year old scored a 9. Getting down is no problem, but rising I need to use one knee. My lower back flexibility has never been great. I can't lean forward far enough to center my weight over my feet. I'm quite satified with my score.
Ok so what if your entire balance and strength are off…when i lower to the floor slowly (i fall down fast) when i try to get up i can’t. Are there other areas i need to focus on first? Or do i just repeat the sit to stand daily and build to the strength?
My score is 0/10
I think we need to practice daily for a few minutes. We got this!
@@deedeeasten thank you
What if you stand up/down from a stool?
I love this because you're actually giving good instruction and demonstration of exactly what we need to do to get there. Thank you!
I have found many of your videos so helpful, especially anything to do with stiff lower back release. Thanks for all you put out. I’m trying to do the rise to sit now as I think it’s a good indicator of strength and balance. With that in mind my question is to do with ankle flexion of which I have very little. I’ve worked on it for decades ( I’m now 70 years old) with little to no improvement and so I squat with a small rubber rise for my heels so I can still do lots of stuff. I just make adjustments. With sit to rise and vice versa I can wobble my way down and up but not with the front heel down because of my lack of ankle flexion. Do you have a view about whether it is still a valuable exercise to do or should I just accept that this isn’t for me, which would be a shame. I also have an arthritic right big toe joint which is stiff but only occasionally flares up. I’d appreciate any thoughts you have. I live in the U.K. so can’t visit you in person !
This is great. What if you had acl surgery on a knee a few years back
Thank you Lucas for your clear and to the point explanation. Will add this to my practice. 💜
Boy. Oh boy... It worked. Tanx a million times. What a sensetional video. I did these after following Indian yoga guru Parasmal,'s leg exercises. It was a hit😅
Oh dear, I can hardly get down, let alone up! 😔
Thank you Sir you teach sitting technic
Been doing Science of Stretching for several months, and I can get down pretty well. However, even with the stool, I can't get back up this way. Looks like I can do it with the stool if I sit on a yoga block. Hope that's a good starting point, as I'd like to be able to do this move.
Great modification, Jenna. Do it!
Wow great help for people like me who are having hard time getting up from sitting position. Thanks a lot ❤
I do yoga and pilates on a regular have been for over 15 yrs and i still cant do this well, but im the healthiest person i know overall, including people younger than me...🤷♀️
* I agree with the hyperbolic part in fact I saw something on one of the main news channels a few weeks ago claiming if you can't do this you'll be "dead in 6 years"....such rubbish
Hi Claudia - just a test for sure. Can be super healthy and not do this test...
I'm 119 years old and I got a 20/10. Accidentally launched myself through the ceiling on the way back up.
😂
I couldn’t do this in my 20s and still can’t in my 50s but much closer. I know lot of people who NEVER COULD do this OLD TEST. Great idea for a lot of hits though but irresponsible.
So because you can’t do it Jon makes it irresponsible?
Hi Jon - sitting and standing videos are not actually click-bait;) It's a great test because MOST people can't do it, even in their 20s. I for sure could not when I was 22.
I fear for all my limbs 😢 I feel like the floor is so far away, how do you have everything so close together I applaud you sir. I have about 12 weeks to go
Hi Daryus. If you're feeling uneasy about reaching the floor, take it slowly and consider incorporating gentle stretches or exercises to improve flexibility and reach. You're doing great, and progress will come with time and consistent effort.
I have NEVER been able to do this. Even as a child. At 66 I run, practice yoga, lift weights... i'm not going to worry about it
This where Shakespeare came up with the line “to lie down, never to rise again “.
Down was no problem for me lol I couldn’t get up 😂
Well yes;) That is the challenge.
thanks for this test! I have no problems 10/10 because I've always been sitting on floors, doing a lot of squats and also deep asian squats as well. It helps being asian, can't do any yoga poses but i can do this. But doesn't mean I can take it for granted. Gotta ensure what is easy, does not become difficult as I age!
Hoping you won't ever lose it as you age!
- YOGABODY Team
Hey, he looks like Zelensky, The president of Ukraine. 😂
Your face recognising is terrible
I'm so glad I score 10/10 with no problems! I'm 36 but I weight around 286lb. I know I need to lose weight and I'm working on it but I'm glad I still have the strength and mobility to do this. I guess practicing martial arts and other sports when I was younger was key.
That's wonderful to hear! Keep up the great work.
- YOGABODY Team
I couldn't do that when I was a kid and I managed to live another 70 years.
This was great! Thank you for the detailed explanation and strengthening exercises!
Honestly this is a great video i should follow, thank you yogabody!
Quite amazed I came to 9/10. Way down was 10/10 but on the way up I had to use one hand.
Finally, a yoga person who’s like able.
Age 51, got down ok but then I was completely stuck. Arthritis and chronic pain. In the end I used the palm of one hand for leverage.
Super interesting test... Took this test I was able to sit down but had to take the help of hands ... Will definitely try and reach to the desired position.
I’m 30 and I can get down no problem (a slight bit of less control at the bottom but generally good) but getting up is tough especially since I broke my foot last year-I ended up with some odd getting up habits to avoid bothering it even after I healed. I saw someone else using a bolster so am trying that! I only need a couple inches more mobility at the bottom!
Lucas - a wonderful explanation! You have a gift - you have motivated me to try this and I shall report back. Merci x100
I never thought about switching legs! Can't wait to try....
You've given a wonderful presentation. Thank you!
Glad it was helpful!