30-second chair stand norms for men 80–89
Median / typical range: 10–15 reps typical range (80–84), 8–14 reps typical range (85–89). Every value below is taken directly from the published source.
| Men · age | 25th | 75th |
|---|---|---|
| 80–84 | 10 | 15 |
| 85–89 | 8 | 14 |
Values in reps at each published percentile. “—” = not published by the source (we don’t estimate it).
Ratings for men 80–84
| Rating | 30-second chair stand | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Above typical range | above 15 reps | above 75th |
| Typical range | 10–15 reps | 25th–75th |
| Below typical range | below 10 reps | below 25th |
Ratings for men 85–89
| Rating | 30-second chair stand | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Above typical range | above 14 reps | above 75th |
| Typical range | 8–14 reps | 25th–75th |
| Below typical range | below 8 reps | below 25th |
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Standard 17-inch (43 cm) chair against a wall. Arms crossed on chest. Stand fully, sit fully, repeat for 30 seconds. Count full stands.
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- Rikli RE, Jones CJ. Functional fitness normative scores for community-residing older adults, ages 60–94. Journal of Aging and Physical Activity. 1999;7:162–181. Normal range (25th–75th percentile) as reproduced in the OARSI Recommended Performance-Based Tests manual (2013), p. 22. doi:10.1123/japa.7.2.162. Sample: 7,183 community-dwelling US adults aged 60–94 (267 sites, 21 states).