30-s sit-to-stand test
30-s sit-to-stand test has been studied in 2 papers since 2020: 2 observational studies in people; 1 in the past year. The newest paper, Jun 1, 2026: “Can Changes in Sit-To-Stand Performance Throughout A 30-S Time Interval Be Used as A Marker of Performance Fatigability in Middle-Aged To Older Adults?”.
2 papers study it2 findingsUpdated
See all 2 papers on 30-s sit-to-stand test
At a glance
The findings reach people, from one lab or study. 1 lab in 1 country.
“Mean power declined (-11.9 W, d = -0.66), trunk flexion increased (+1.35°, d = 0.42), sit-to-stand duration lengthened and stand-to-sit duration decreased throughout the test (all p < 0.001).”
None of its findings points the other way.
- 1 lab in 1 country
- Funders: Katholieke Universiteit Leuven and 2 more
- Humans2
What did studies of 30-s sit-to-stand test find?
2Studies of 30-s sit-to-stand test measured 2 outcomes; the most studied are trunk flexion (1 study) and sit-to-stand power (1).
Trunk flexion
upin humans1
1 study
Trunk flexion
upin humans1
30-s sit-to-stand test increases trunk flexion in humans (+1.35°, d = 0.42).
“trunk flexion increased (+1.35°, d = 0.42)”
Human trial30 s
Journal of sports science & medicine
Sit-to-stand power
downin humans1
1 study
Sit-to-stand power
downin humans1
30-s sit-to-stand test decreases sit-to-stand power in humans (-11.9 W, d = -0.66).
“Mean power declined (-11.9 W, d = -0.66), trunk flexion increased (+1.35°, d = 0.42), sit-to-stand duration lengthened and stand-to-sit duration decreased throughout the test (all p < 0.001).”
Human trial30 s
Journal of sports science & medicine