Stand Up From Sitting On Floor - No Hands

[barry1010]

Can you do it? I've tried every way I can think of and can't (lockdown boredom). Give it a go - lie or sit on the floor and stand up without using your hands or arms (or anyone else's) and no aids.

[aelmpvw]

this thread should carry a health and safety warning

[tiggerblue10]

Don't think my knees can cope.

Since I had my son nearly 11 years ago, I've suffered with back and joint problems.

[Ken4155]

Just tried it and.........................................Nope :-(
I did manage to lie on the bed from a standing position, though ;-)

[barry1010]

I saw another 'thing' on tv a couple of weeks ago that you could try - a lot of people can't do it but I can.

Kneel on the floor with your body resting of your forearms, elbows positioned under shoulders. (At this stage your body will be off the floor forming a bridge between elbows and knees. Lower legs and feet touching the floor.) Bend your arms and rest your head on your hands maintaining your body's position in the bridge. (That's the easy bit). Without moving the alignment of your body put your arms behind your back.

I find it easy.

[barry1010]

Well done, Ken! You didn't miss the bed

[ludwigvan]

I always find it best to crawl to the nearest item of furniture and scramble up it with as little loss of dignity as possible.

[barry1010]

You've reverted to toddlerhood, ludwig. Hopefully you'll enjoy your second round of being a teenager :)

[aelmpvw]

ludwig, that was my solution in the good old days when the pubs were open

[davebro]

I used to do it easily but no longer can. I think it's used as a standard(ish) test of mobility in ageing individuals.

[davebro]

Barry - how do you put your arms behind you back if your head is resting on your hands ? !!!!!!!!!!

[eleanor2]

I'm just imagining you all doing this! I'll leave it there ... ;0)

[emmie]

no chance, i dread ever falling in the street again, i did once and it took two people to get me up.

[steg]

Absolutely no problem, I always sit on the floor at home anyway (my friends find it funny because they recon my 2 couches are very comfy)I can do it with drinks in my hand

[ludwigvan]

Hi Steg, we need to know your approximate age as a reference point, if you are over sixtyish I offer my sincere congratulations.

[barry1010]

davebro, putting your chin on your hands is just to get your body in to your proper position before you move your arms to your back. Try it

[steg]

Hi ludwigvan, under 60 but over 50

[roopower]

If I sat on the floor at the moment, I'd have great difficulty getting up even with the aid of a piece of furniture!