14/04/2026
If getting up off the floor feels impossible right now, start here.
The one-leg sit-to-stand from a chair is one of the best functional strength exercises you can do, and most people have no idea it exists.
Here’s why it matters:
Strong knees & quads, single leg loading builds real strength through the full range of motion
Glute activation & stabilisation, your hip has to work hard to keep you controlled and upright
Balance & coordination, trains your body to move with control, not momentum
Not quite strong or balanced enough yet? Try the tiptoe variation shown, one foot flat, the other resting lightly on its toes. It gives you just enough support to find the movement without relying on it.
Progress looks like:
Tiptoe assist, full one-leg, eventually floor.
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