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Chair balance reach
Chair balance reach: written movement steps, equipment and example doses. General information to help you choose an appropriate starting point.
How to do it
- Stand beside a sturdy chair with one hand hovering over it. Shift your weight onto one leg and reach the free hand in a comfortable direction, then return to centre before the next reach.
- Keep it controlled enough that you could stop the rep cleanly at any point.
Equipment
- chair
Example variations
The written steps above use one library example. These other doses are separate options, not instructions to complete every variation or progress automatically.
| Level | Example dose | Equipment |
|---|---|---|
| beginner | 3 minutes | chair |
| advanced | 4 minutes | chair |
| standard | 3 minutes | chair |
Safety and comfort
- What it should not feel like: dizziness or a feeling that you cannot recover your balance
General movement information, not an individual exercise prescription. Independent trainer or clinical review is not claimed. Use appropriate support and seek individual advice for an injury or restriction.