Chair Stand Pass

15–20 min Strength Full Body Low Intensity Standing Joint Friendly

Chair Sit-to-Stand as the main lift, then Wall Sit, Wall Push-Ups, Shoulder Blade Squeezes, and a short Farmer's Carry. Stronger stand-ups. One pass counts.

How it runs. Easy march, then the list. Three sets on Chair Sit-to-Stand. Rest 60–90 seconds. One pass is the session. Next time: slower lower, a one-second pause above the seat, light bells at the chest, or five more seconds on the Wall Sit — only when form stayed quiet.

How to read ahead. Do to go one move at a time.

Warm-up

1 Marching in Place

90 seconds

Easy march. Soft knees. Arms swing.

Option. Seated March if standing feels like too much today. Tiny steps count.

Stop if. A joint complains, the breath gets sharp, or the march turns into a stomp.

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Stand tall with soft knees and relaxed shoulders.
2
Lift one knee to a comfortable height while swinging the opposite arm forward.
3
Alternate sides in a steady, rhythmic march.
4
Keep the torso upright and breathe naturally.
5
Stay light on your feet — no stomping.

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2 Hip Circles

30 seconds

Slow circles. Both ways. Hold the chair if you want it.

Option. Smaller circles if the low back feels sensitive.

Stop if. The low back pinches or the hips twist.

Show the steps

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Stand with feet shoulder-width apart, soft knees, hands on hips or out to the sides.
2
Circle your hips slowly in one direction, keeping the upper body relatively still.
3
Make the circles as large and smooth as feels good.
4
After several circles, reverse direction.
5
Breathe and keep the movement fluid.

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Main

3 Chair Sit-to-Stand

3 sets, 6–10 reps

Sit to a sturdy chair. Stand by pushing through the heels. Lower with a three-second count. Soft landing.

Option. Hands on the chair arms. Hover above the seat before a full sit. Hold a light bell at the chest only when bodyweight feels easy and quiet.

Stop if. A knee pinches or the low back takes the load.

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Sit on the edge of a sturdy chair with feet flat.
2
Lean slightly forward.
3
Push through your heels to stand up.
4
Slowly lower back down with control.
5
Keep your chest lifted.
6
Use arms for balance if needed.

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4 Wall Sit

20–40 seconds

Back on the wall. Slide to a depth the knees like. Breathe. Stand when the form softens.

Option. Higher seat angle is fine. Mid-squat hold with a chair behind you if no wall.

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Stand with your back against a wall, feet shoulder-width apart and about two feet away from the wall.
2
Slide down until your thighs are parallel to the floor.
3
Keep your back flat against the wall and knees directly over your ankles.
4
Hold the position and breathe steadily.
5
Press through your heels to stand when finished.
6
Keep your core engaged the whole time.

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5 Wall Push-Ups

2 sets, 8–12 reps

Hands on the wall at chest height. Lean in, press away. Body in one line. Easy tempo.

Option. Stand closer to make it quieter. Step back only when that feels solid.

Stop if. A wrist, elbow, or shoulder pinches.

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Stand facing a wall with feet hip-width apart.
2
Place hands on the wall at chest height, shoulder-width apart.
3
Lean your chest toward the wall by bending your elbows.
4
Keep your body in a straight line.
5
Push back to starting position.
6
Breathe in as you lean, out as you push.

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6 Shoulder Blade Squeezes

2 sets, 8–10 reps

Tall posture. Pinch the shoulder blades. Hold two seconds. Release slow.

Option. Gentler squeeze. Lie on your back in a T if standing feels loud.

Stop if. The neck takes over or a shoulder pinches.

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Sit or stand tall with arms relaxed by your sides.
2
Squeeze your shoulder blades together as if pinching a pencil.
3
Hold for three seconds.
4
Release slowly.
5
Keep shoulders down away from your ears.
6
Repeat with smooth rhythm.

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Finisher

7 Farmer's Carry

20–30 seconds

Tall walk with light bells or household objects. Soft grip. Quiet shoulders.

Option. No weights? Walk tall with empty hands and focus on posture. Shorter distance is a full win.

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Hold a dumbbell in each hand at your sides.
2
Stand tall with shoulders back and core braced.
3
Take short, powerful steps while keeping your posture perfect.
4
Walk for the desired distance or time.
5
Keep your gaze forward and breathing steady.
6
Set the weights down with control when finished.

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8 Calf Raises

1 set, 10–12 reps

Rise through the big toe. Soft knees. Lower with control.

Option. Hold the chair. Smaller range if the Achilles feels tender.

Stop if. The Achilles pinches or the ankle wobbles out of control.

Show the steps

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Stand tall with feet hip-width apart, holding onto a wall or chair for balance if needed.
2
Slowly rise up onto the balls of your feet.
3
Hold for one second at the top, squeezing your calves.
4
Lower your heels back down with control.
5
Keep your knees soft and posture tall.
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Repeat with smooth, controlled movement.

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Hands on the chair arms anytime. Cut depth or skip a set if knees or hips complain. Showing up is the whole win.