Can you get off the floor without using your hands?

[Anonymous]

NOPE, neither one of us can do it over here.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I'm 49 and it took me several attempts to do this. Is this easy for anyone? Should I be worried if I ultimately was able to do this on my 3rd attempt. I'm otherwise in good health. Normal BMI, walk everyday, workout 3 times a week....

Here's an article that explains why it might be important. https://www.prevention.com/fitness/fitness-tips/a20440531/the-stand-sit-test-that-predicts-longevity/

This would make a great TikTok challenge.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Yes, pretty easily, and I'm 52. I am not an athlete, nor do I go to yoga classes, however, I have always been flexible and have pretty good balance. And I'm petite. I think that helps.

DH is 6'+, terrible balance, and he can't do it, but he's in much better physical shape than I am. He exercises a lot more than I do.

I read that being able to squat all the way down is also a good indication of flexibility and strength.

Agree! Plus flexibility. My DH could not do it as well. He looked perplexed as he tried. I’m low to the ground (short) and flexible and popped right up.

[Anonymous]

Yes, I can. 57F, I do barre and also lift weights.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Yes, pretty easily, and I'm 52. I am not an athlete, nor do I go to yoga classes, however, I have always been flexible and have pretty good balance. And I'm petite. I think that helps.

DH is 6'+, terrible balance, and he can't do it, but he's in much better physical shape than I am. He exercises a lot more than I do.

I read that being able to squat all the way down is also a good indication of flexibility and strength.

Agree! Plus flexibility. My DH could not do it as well. He looked perplexed as he tried. I’m low to the ground (short) and flexible and popped right up.

Yeah I'm going to guess this is like the wolf turn in gymastics where it favors people who are not only strong, but also short.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I'm 49 and it took me several attempts to do this. Is this easy for anyone? Should I be worried if I ultimately was able to do this on my 3rd attempt. I'm otherwise in good health. Normal BMI, walk everyday, workout 3 times a week....

Here's an article that explains why it might be important. https://www.prevention.com/fitness/fitness-tips/a20440531/the-stand-sit-test-that-predicts-longevity/

Yes, easily. Also a daily yoga practicer, in my 40s, been doing yoga for 20 years.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Yes, pretty easily, and I'm 52. I am not an athlete, nor do I go to yoga classes, however, I have always been flexible and have pretty good balance. And I'm petite. I think that helps.

DH is 6'+, terrible balance, and he can't do it, but he's in much better physical shape than I am. He exercises a lot more than I do.

I read that being able to squat all the way down is also a good indication of flexibility and strength.

Agree! Plus flexibility. My DH could not do it as well. He looked perplexed as he tried. I’m low to the ground (short) and flexible and popped right up.

Yeah I'm going to guess this is like the wolf turn in gymastics where it favors people who are not only strong, but also short.

I have a 35” inseam and couldn’t do this even though I work out 90 minutes a day 5 days a week, so I have to wonder if there’s something to this…

[Anonymous]

48, I'm tall and do yoga and can pretty easily do this. But that said, I'm in terrible shape and couldn't run a mile, so I think the predictive value of just this exercise is pretty... limited.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Yes, pretty easily, and I'm 52. I am not an athlete, nor do I go to yoga classes, however, I have always been flexible and have pretty good balance. And I'm petite. I think that helps.

DH is 6'+, terrible balance, and he can't do it, but he's in much better physical shape than I am. He exercises a lot more than I do.

I read that being able to squat all the way down is also a good indication of flexibility and strength.

Agree! Plus flexibility. My DH could not do it as well. He looked perplexed as he tried. I’m low to the ground (short) and flexible and popped right up.

Yeah I'm going to guess this is like the wolf turn in gymastics where it favors people who are not only strong, but also short.

I have a 35” inseam and couldn’t do this even though I work out 90 minutes a day 5 days a week, so I have to wonder if there’s something to this…

My guess is poor core strength here, not your inseam.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:48, I'm tall and do yoga and can pretty easily do this. But that said, I'm in terrible shape and couldn't run a mile, so I think the predictive value of just this exercise is pretty... limited.

Same, also a tall yoga doer who can easily do this, but also someone who literally can't run a mile anymore.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Yes, no problem. But I was a competitive gymnast for many years so I have some lingering good balance and core strength.

I’ll add on that I’m 40. I saw a PP say they don’t know anyone over 25 who can do it, but I’m proof that after a couple kids + middle age, some of us can still do it.

What is a PP?

[Anonymous]

PP= previous poster

[Anonymous]

Yes.. 55 here.

[Anonymous]

I can't but DH can if he rocks for momentum does that count? I have to use 1 hand.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:48, I'm tall and do yoga and can pretty easily do this. But that said, I'm in terrible shape and couldn't run a mile, so I think the predictive value of just this exercise is pretty... limited.

Yeah, why is this predictive? Has the logic been spelled out, since many fit people can’t do it? I’m just raising my eyebrows a bit…