Sitting rising test - can anyone do it? How???

I think there is already a thread about this.
I'd never be able to do it as I've never been able to sit crossed legged even when small my hips just won't bend even though they are now both replaced joints.

Yes, this was on another thread recently. It's worth pointing out again that this test is not everyone! It puts too much strain on joints and so has the potential to be harmful. Can't remember where I heard/read this, but it was quite recent.

I can't do this either... my excuse very large long legs, the weight balance is all wrong.

Went down with legs crossed at the ankles beautifully.
Then tried to stand up .... absolutely no way.
It was impossible.
I was a beached whale.
Not long on the planet for me then .....

No way! It's the knees!

I did it by leaning forward to shift the weight forward

At what age though ? im sure most older people cant do it
I wont try it yet,as i twisted my knee, and although much better not going to risk any more damage, but i am sure i wont be able to do it

I was able to do this exercise until fairly recently. Unfortunately, now my left knee has arthritis, and I find it painful to sit cross legged.

I read this as sitting/ rising trot! Thought I had strayed on to a horse forum .

I suppose when your eyesight is that bad it’s time to give up horses. And I can’t do the sitting/ rising test for love nor money

I daren't risk this. God knows what it would do to my knees!!

Cant do it and don't care- I don't believe its a reliable indicator at all it denies so many variables

Jane you would still be there this time tomorrow. Like me you no doubt cannot attempt to kneel on your knees if you could not get up the way shown.