SHIFT Fit
Seated side reach
Seated side reach: written movement steps, equipment and example doses. General information to help you choose an appropriate starting point.
How to do it
- Sit upright with feet flat.
- Reach one hand towards the same-side floor. Avoid lifting the opposite hip.
- 1 set × 5 reps per side. Use a smooth, controlled pace. Complete both sides/directions in each set; allow 20–30s to change sides if needed. Finish with at least 2 comfortable repetitions in reserve. Avoid lifting the opposite hip.
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 | 1 set × 5 reps per side. | chair |
| beginner | 2 sets × 5 reps per side; 45s rest between sets. | chair |
| beginner | 2 sets × 8 reps per side; 60s rest between sets. | chair |
| beginner | 1 set × 8 reps per side. | chair |
Safety and comfort
- Stop for pain, dizziness or unusual breathlessness; do not force range or train to failure. Use the listed support and comfortable range; seek individual advice for a current injury or an uncertain restriction.
- Lifting the opposite hip; twisting forwards; reaching beyond a stable base. Exercise check: Avoid lifting the opposite hip.
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.