Chair Sit-and-Reach: Females, Age 70-74
The chair sit-and-reach test measures lower-body flexibility, specifically how far past, or short of, the toes a person can reach while seated. It is part of the Senior Fitness Test battery (Rikli & Jones 1999, n=7,183 US community-dwelling adults aged 60-94). Percentile curves (P5-P95) are from the Senior Fitness Test Manual, 2nd edition (2013), modelled from the same sample. Positive scores mean reaching past the toes; negative scores mean falling short. This test differs from the standard sit-and-reach performed on the floor because it is done seated in a chair with one leg extended.
Data source: Rikli & Jones (SFT) About this study
Percentile Distribution (inches)
| Percentile | Value (inches) | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 5th | -4.7 | Poor |
| 25th | -1.1 | Below average |
| 50th | 1.4 | Average |
| 75th | 3.9 | Above average |
| 95th | 7.5 | Excellent |
What these numbers mean for females aged 70-74
A score around 1.4 inches is typical (50th percentile) for females in this age group. Scores above about 3.9 inches fall near the 75th percentile or higher, indicating above-average performance. Scores below about -1.1 inches fall near the 25th percentile, about 75% of the reference population scored higher.
Percentiles show how common a value is, not whether it is healthy.
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Related Metrics
Senior Fitness Test Battery
This metric is part of the Senior Fitness Test, a validated 7-test battery for adults aged 60-94.
- 30-Second Chair Stand
- Arm Curl
- 6-Minute Walk
- 2-Minute Step Test
- Chair Sit-and-Reach
- Back Scratch
- 8-Foot Up-and-Go