Chair Sit-and-Reach: Females, Age 65-69
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What these numbers mean
A value around 2.0 inches is typical (50th percentile) for females in this age group. Scores above about 4.4 inches fall near the 75th percentile or higher, indicating above-average performance. Scores below about -0.4 inches fall near the 25th percentile; about 75% of the reference population scored higher.
Also see: 60-64 · 70-74 · All ages
Data source: Rikli & Jones (SFT) About this study
Reference population: Community-dwelling older adults aged 60-94 from 267 sites across 21 US states
Chair Sit-and-Reach Functional Fitness Females 65-69
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 -3.9 inches
Below average -0.4 inches
Average 2.0 inches
Above average 4.4 inches
Excellent 7.9 inches
This percentile chart shows how common a value is, not whether it is healthy.
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