Standing from a Sitting Position

  1. Scoot forward in your chair.
  2. Keep your chest and head up.
  3. Lean slightly forward through your hips, keeping a slight arch in the small of your back by tightening your stomach muscles.
  4. Stand up by using your leg muscles

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