Presidential Test of Fitness

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Good sit-and-reach score for men aged 55–59

A good sit-and-reach score for men aged 55–59 is around 21.5 cm — the median. 35.1 ranks superior; 7.8 or below is poor. See the Sit-and-Reach calculator.

Sit-and-Reach by percentile — men aged 55–59 (cm)
PercentileSit-and-ReachRating
5th7.8Poor
25th14Below average
50th21.5Good
75th28.9Excellent
95th35.1Superior

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 55–59?

About 21.5 cm is a good, median (50th-percentile) sit-and-reach score for men aged 55–59. 35.1 cm ranks superior (95th percentile), while 7.8 cm or below is poor.

What is the average sit-and-reach score for men aged 55–59?

The median sit-and-reach score for men aged 55–59 is 21.5 cm — half score above it and half below (on the standard sit-and-reach box, from the Canadian Health Measures Survey).