The Complete Sit-to-Stand Recovery Blueprint
Hey Fam!
If you’re trying to improve your sit-to-stand after stroke — this guide will show you exactly why standing feels difficult, how to fix the movement, and what exercises to focus on depending on your recovery stage.
This is a based on what I see every day with stroke survivors: three very different groups who all struggle with standing, but for completely different reasons.
Which is why each group needs a different plan.
Today you’ll get all three — clear, simple, and realistic for home practice.
Why Sit-to-Stand Feels So Hard After Stroke (Simple Explanation)
A proper sit-to-stand needs three things to happen together:
Forward weight shift
Even loading through both legs
Smooth activation of the quads and glutes
After a stroke, these steps break down because of:
weakness in the affected leg
poor weight shift
fear of falling
imbalance or leaning backward
reliance on the stronger leg
stiffness or tone
slowed reaction times
When even ONE of these goes wrong, the movement becomes inefficient — or impossible.
That’s why in the video this week, I highlighted the three big mistakes:
Sitting too far back
Not leaning forward enough
Relying entirely on the stronger leg
These mistakes can be corrected — but they require different approaches depending on where you currently are in your recovery.
Which brings us to the framework of this week’s premium guide.
The 3-Level Sit-to-Stand Recovery Pathway
To make this as simple and effective as possible, I’ve grouped the training into:
Group 1 — Bed-Bound or Can’t Sit Up Well Yet
Group 2 — Can Sit Upright but Cannot Stand
Group 3 — Can Stand, But Movement Is Poor or Unsteady
Each group targets the exact muscles and movement patterns you need for sit-to-stand — in the correct order.
Let’s break it down.
