Sit-to-stand
A sit-to-stand is exactly what it sounds like: stand up from your chair without using your hands, then sit back down slowly. Eight in a row work the thighs and glutes, get the blood moving, and practise the everyday strength of getting out of a chair.
How to do the sit-to-stand
- Sit on the front of a stable chair, feet hip-width.
- Lean slightly forward and stand up without using your hands.
- Lower yourself slowly back down.
What it works
- Glutes
- Thighs
How long and how often
In a Posture break it's 8 slow reps, about 30 seconds in total, as part of the Hips & low back break. It's meant to be repeated through the day in short breaks rather than done once; doing it regularly matters more than the exact timing.
Tips
- Nose over toes
- Slow on the way down
- No wheels, or wheels locked
Move gently, in a comfortable range. Stop if you feel sharp pain, numbness, tingling or dizziness.
Try it with the guided 3D figure →
Standing hip-flexor stretch
Mini squat
Calf raises
Seated march