Chair Sit-and-Reach: Males, Age 75-79
What these numbers mean
A value around -1.1 inches is typical (50th percentile) for males in this age group. Scores above about 2.0 inches fall near the 75th percentile or higher, indicating above-average performance. Scores below about -4.2 inches fall near the 25th percentile; about 75% of the reference population scored higher.
Also see: 70-74 · 80-84 · All ages
Data source: Rikli & Jones (SFT) About this study
Chair Sit-and-Reach Functional Fitness Males 75-79
chair sit and reach flexibility hamstring lower body seated reach toe touch modified sit-and-reach chair flexibility test senior fitness test norms normative data normative values reference values percentiles benchmarks reference ranges standards Chair Sit-and-Reach Percentile Chart (inches)
Poor -8.8 inches
Below average -4.2 inches
Average -1.1 inches
Above average 2.0 inches
Excellent 6.6 inches
This percentile chart shows how common a value is, not whether it is healthy.
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