Getting Up Off The Floor - 4 Techniques So You Can Stand Up

Getting up off the floor poses a problem for many people. This shouldn't be the case though. Here are 4 techniques you can practice to make this movement no problem at all.

In this video, I'll show you how to get up from the floor. All but one of these techniques can be done without using your hands. There are several options here so you can pick the one that works the best for you now and work to improve the others.

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In this video, Benjamyn Smith, aka Doctor Ben, teaches you how to properly get up from the floor using 4 different techniques. This is a natural movement and is taught using MovNat principles. Standing up from the floor is important because being able to get off the floor is essential for good health and fitness.

[DoctorBen]

Just released a new video sharing a breakdown of how to build up more strength so you can safely get to the floor. Not everyone can safely get to and from the floor. The trick is rebuilding that strength. Start from the top and work your way down!

[edoardoburlini]

From comments, I am glad to see that I am not the only one in need of some help on such a basic issue. I would have never thought that one day I might look for a "stand up tutorial", but that day has come. So, thx for your useful video.
Cheers

[jamesgordon]

At age 66 and in fairly good shape I have trouble getting down and up. Life requires people to get “low” now and then such as picking something up off floor or squatting down (my job for one). I thought myself the split squat (didn’t know it was already a known maneuver) but lift myself with my left leg only. Now I know a better way. And that first one you showed where you just stand from cross legs. I’ve seen that one many times and here recently again on YouTube but this is the first time I’ve heard how you do it. You “lean over your feet” and then stand up. I can’t do that without hands but for the first time I’m greatfull to learn this. Funny how one little maneuver in a technique can make such a difference. Thanks man. Hope to see more of these. You just improved my life this morning.

[meyou]

My man, I wil definitely use your technique to make some jealous. Cheers from Tokyo. Thousands and thousands of thanks.god.bless you.

[stanleywilson]

This is awesome friend..thank you so much, time for me to practice these movements

[FionaMarie]

The second and third look good. Too lazy to try it but I have plans to do it.

[ADAPTATION]

That was a good tip for the first one. Thanks.

[adpantry]

I’m recovering from back surgery learning how to stand and sit again, properly. Thank you this is exactly what I was looking for

[johngoh]

Dr. Ben, you so good at and I so impressed, partly you are young and physically very fit and you must have practising the 4 steps for quite while. For me I'm 85 years old with a bad leg and a foot drop. So can you honestly tell me how can I use the toes of the footdrop feet to jack up and do you think I could master just one step of the exercise in two years twice a day practising. I am also 81 kg body weight.

[alphaangel]

I'm so glad I found this video. I intuitively know that I can't do the 1st exercise (yet) but cant wait to get started on the others. Hope reigns enternal 🐱

[rohinisurendra]

Getting up from cross legged position was difficult, the last one was easy.. thank you.will keep practicing.

[dunkel]

With your help i finally got the 4th one thanks man

[mmandl]

Great video, no long stories, just the facts

[MuffinCapBackBlue]

Tried that first one and at the ripe old age of 22 I have to say, that was damn near impossible for me to do.

[endo]

Great! I'm 61 but I've still got the flexibility and strength but have never been able to do the first one very well until you broke the technique down. Many thanks!

[roseparli]

Doctor Ben, you need to work with some people who have hip or knee replacement. Often they can not come into hero pose or cannot kneel on their replaced knees. Just a good idea to know something about the people who need sit to standing techniques.

[tzeeco]

Thanks for your video.
The most difficult one for me is the first one. If I can't do that one, what do I need to work on, in order to do it? Thank you.

[yourcreativebuddy]

Thank you brother


After my accident i cant stand without any support but after this i can do it

[magentamagenta]

Thanks my challenge was the first one so I will practice more. I find yoga and Pilates help with these and the last one you mention as more technical I find relatively easy :) thanks so much I will watch the other video to build strength 🙏

[barbkoep]

You're my hero! I'm a new subscriber, after viewing your vid reviewing the jaw exercise thingy (first time I learned of your channel)