Chair Sit-and-Reach: Males, Age 85-89
What these numbers mean
A value around -2.4 inches is typical (50th percentile) for males in this age group. Scores above about 0.4 inches fall near the 75th percentile or higher, indicating above-average performance. Scores below about -5.2 inches fall near the 25th percentile; about 75% of the reference population scored higher.
Also see: 80-84 · 90-94 · All ages
Data source: Rikli & Jones (SFT) About this study
Chair Sit-and-Reach Functional Fitness Males 85-89
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Poor -9.3 inches
Below average -5.2 inches
Average -2.4 inches
Above average 0.4 inches
Excellent 4.5 inches
This percentile chart shows how common a value is, not whether it is healthy.
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