Good sit-and-reach score for men aged 20–24
A good sit-and-reach score for men aged 20–24 is around 24.6 cm — the median. 39.9 ranks superior; 8.9 or below is poor. See the Sit-and-Reach calculator.
| Percentile | Sit-and-Reach | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 5th | 8.9 | Poor |
| 25th | 15.5 | Below average |
| 50th | 24.6 | Good |
| 75th | 33.5 | Excellent |
| 95th | 39.9 | Superior |
Verified source: Adult sit-and-reach (flexibility) percentiles by age & sex — Statistics Canada — Canadian Health Measures Survey (CHMS), "Normative-referenced percentile values for physical fitness among Canadians," Health Reports 82-003-X (CHMS national sample (n ≈ 5,188); CPAFLA sit-and-reach box protocol). Reproduced verbatim and checked cell-by-cell. National sit-and-reach percentiles by age & sex on the standard box (26 cm line at the soles). Protocol-dependent — results vary with the box setup. Official source · Sources & methodology
Frequently asked questions
What is a good sit-and-reach score for men aged 20–24?
About 24.6 cm is a good, median (50th-percentile) sit-and-reach score for men aged 20–24. 39.9 cm ranks superior (95th percentile), while 8.9 cm or below is poor.
What is the average sit-and-reach score for men aged 20–24?
The median sit-and-reach score for men aged 20–24 is 24.6 cm — half score above it and half below (on the standard sit-and-reach box, from the Canadian Health Measures Survey).