Can you still put your socks on while standing up?

Posted by YaCantSitHere@reddit | GenX | View on Reddit | 563 comments

No one told me this would be such a struggle. 😅 At least it has me stretching daily!

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Direct_Ad2289@reddit

Hell yes and turning 70 in August I also put my foot on shower wall abovemywaist to shave my legs

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StarryDeckedHeaven@reddit

I can, and do.

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Geezerker@reddit

Yes, and in fact I use it as a sort of daily ritual to keep myself going

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mis_1022@reddit

And I also challenge myself to stand from the chair without using my hands to push myself up. Being over 50 is great fun!

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caso_perdido11@reddit

That’s one good prep for anyone who will someday have open heart surgery.

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botoxedbunnyboiler@reddit

Yes, this and standing up without using the help of your arms. I can stand from a crossed legged position on the floor using only my legs. I can stand from a couch using only 1 leg. These small things keep us strong and flexible.

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yourworkmom@reddit

Smart. I tell people to get on the floor daily. When my Dad was old, he couldn't get up when he fell, which he sometimes did after his stroke. Had to wear a necklace call button thing.

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Dangerous_Abalone528@reddit

I sit on the floor regularly partly to maintain my ability to get off the floor unassisted.

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412_15101@reddit

Me too. I’ve seen so many older relatives and some younger ones have serious injuries that require surgery, from poor balance. I make sure my balance is something I work on daily.

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2boredtocare@reddit

Yoga helps a *ton*

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412_15101@reddit

Starting Pilates at home this week! Along with a resistance bar

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Xistential0ne@reddit

Resistance bar sounds good, do they have a happy hour?

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412_15101@reddit

Yes! As I bend down I take a drink of my vodka drink 🤣

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Morticia9999@reddit

I’ve got a list of PT exercises keeping me going. Balance is life now.

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thumpngroove@reddit

I do, too. In fact, I have a more advanced routine. Stand and put one sock on, and while still balancing, reach down and put that shoe on. Then, repeat on the other side. I’ve found balancing on the shoe foot is harder. I used to be able to complete this about 90% of the time without touching the other foot down, but, sadly, it has gone down to less than 50% or even worse, as I’ve aged. But I keep trying!

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WinGoose1015@reddit

Yes! I do the same thing. I feel like it’s a barometer for balance and strength. I lift 3-4 days a week because I’m determined to be strong and independent for as long as possible (barring accidents or other injuries) I also do the ‘cross legged on the floor to standing with no hands’ regularly. Another good test to measure how I’m doing.

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itsmebrian@reddit

Exactly. And every so often, I'll challenge myself by putting on a sock and a shoe (and tiny it up) without putting my for down followed by a repeat for the other side.

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cbrworm@reddit

Me too. A few times a week I'll put my shoes and socks on while standing just to do it. My kids think I'm goofy.

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BuffsBourbon@reddit

So when I go golfing, i usually wear flip flops, then have to put on socks and cleats when I get there. It sucks, but yes..I am standing.

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Imaginary_Deal_1807@reddit

Sure I can do it. Successfully? No. Without kicking myself in the nuts somehow? Also no.

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Tardislass@reddit

No but now when I sit down I sigh like my parents did at my age. And there some snap, crackle and pop when I do squats now.

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wellintentioned2025@reddit

Can I? Yes, decades of yoga have paid off. Should I? Probably not. Just my luck the dog will come sprinting in or something, and I am REALLY trying to avoid falling these days.

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Any_Composer_7120@reddit

Yes, one foot at time tho🤪

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aging-rhino@reddit

I can get one on while standing, and can usually get my toes in on the second while I’m in the process of falling over.

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Expensive-Function16@reddit

No, but I get a new hip in two days.

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LarrySDonald@reddit

I’ve replaced a hip, and can now put my socks on standing up. I usually don’t, but I can. I couldn’t prior to replacing, and a month or so after, I couldn’t put my socks on at all (wife did it). Hopefully you have similar results.

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Expensive-Function16@reddit

Thanks! I hope so as well. The pain right now is horrible, so I am looking forward to having that go away.

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LarrySDonald@reddit

Yeah. Honestly, the surgery seems extreme, but the most painful part was really before the surgery. I understand this is typical. I wouldn’t say there’s *zero* pain, nor 100% mobility, but lightyears better than going in.

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Expensive-Function16@reddit

Doc just came in for my pre-op. They did a full waist x-ray and he said my other hip looks worse. Good news is that it doesn’t hurt yet, so I have some time, but eventually it will need replacing as well. Getting old is fun

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LarrySDonald@reddit

They said the same thing about my it hip. It became a lot better after doing one though (prob offloading it a bit). Then my heart stopped, so after that I put it off some, and then I lost insurance.

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Expensive-Function16@reddit

Dude, that is rough. Sorry to hear that.

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LarrySDonald@reddit

It’s all good man. I’m getting by and I’m a lot better then when I started.

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Jebgogh@reddit

Putting on socks was the final straw that made me get my hip done. The strain and pain was like a religious experience - I would be out of breath and light headed by the time I got them on. Go into the surgery with a good attitude and know it will suck for about 2 weeks. I am so much better Definitely take the PT serious- start walking and moving as soon as you can. Good luck

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Q-ball-ATL@reddit

Just the hip? Why no go for the full bionic woman/$6 million man upgrade? 😎

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Flashy_Elk7829@reddit

Have you seen the state of health insurance these days? Bro would end up looking like the tin man.

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Expensive-Function16@reddit

Lol, don’t get me started on Cigna and their bullshit.

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airbornesimian@reddit

We can rebuild u/Expensive-Function16. We have the technology.

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Andovars_Ghost@reddit

We have the technology but you are going to have to pay a subscription or watch ads! Want to get out of bed this morning? That’ll be $10 and/or two unskippable ads. Bladder full and you need to pee? That’s $20 ($25 if you don’t want to dribble) AND three unskippable ads!

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airbornesimian@reddit

Worst. Cyberpunk dystopia. Ever.

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Expensive-Function16@reddit

How much for kung-fu grip?

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Andovars_Ghost@reddit

Depends. Kung-fu Grip or the upgraded Kung-fu Battle Grip?

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Expensive-Function16@reddit

I asked, apparently that still isn’t a thing. No idea why, we have had the time to get it done

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Kat_Smeow@reddit

Do people really do this? Sounds like a dumb way to put socks on.

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OkManufacturer767@reddit

It's about maintaining the ability to balance. Try it. If you can't, time to start.

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purplishfluffyclouds@reddit

There are better ways to work on that. Like yoga, for instance.

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grumpyfan@reddit

Standing on one foot while stationary and not trying to do something else like this.

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OkManufacturer767@reddit

Yep, I mentioned yoga in other replies. That fact doesn't take away this has benefit. If it's the only time you stand on one leg it's better than no time spent on one leg. It is yoga.

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Kat_Smeow@reddit

Yeah. No. I’ve been tripping over my own feet since I could walk. I prefer not to end up in the hospital from a face plant.

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grumpyfan@reddit

That just sounds like a good way to fall on your face. No thank you! I’ve always sat to put my socks on. Not sure I want to change that now.

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hagglethorn@reddit

I’m not sure… kinda scared to try! 🤣

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ReggaeDawn@reddit

What??? Is that a thing people do? Why?

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GhostsofHelsinki@reddit

Yes but only one at a time now

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cricket_bacon@reddit

> Can you still put your socks on while standing up? I don't think I have *ever* put my socks on while standing. I find life already challenging enough. No need to make it harder than it needs to be. ;-)

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ShockBeautiful2597@reddit

Same here, who puts their socks on standing up?

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Andovars_Ghost@reddit

Serial killers…

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Johnny-Virgil@reddit

I never killed anyone. That you know of.

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MooseBlazer@reddit

But you’ve killed cereal. Froot Loops, frosted flakes, whatever.

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Johnny-Virgil@reddit

Captain crunch. And Quisp.

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shaft_of_lite@reddit

Yup. It's the first sign quickly followed by the animal killing.

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Mindes13@reddit

I haven't started yet.

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xxrambo45xx@reddit

Im not the target audience for this sub, wrong gen. I do though, in my 30s, way faster.

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swordrat720@reddit

Same type that puts pants on both legs at the same time.

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Hungry-King-1842@reddit

Legit tried this once. Smashed my face into the doorway lol.

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Figran_D@reddit

Underwear is starting to be a sit down activity or else I hit the doorway :)

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SnooChocolates2923@reddit

I lean a shoulder on a wall or high boy dresser to do that.

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The_Biercheese@reddit

You’re giving boys drugs to dress you??? OFFICER, this person right here!

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SnooChocolates2923@reddit

Ha! Lols (They were called pages in The Day)

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The_Biercheese@reddit

Also reminds me of an old SNL skit. Alec Baldwin calling canteen boy (Adam Sandler) to sit with him at the campfire

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T_Noctambulist@reddit

You have to roll back on the bed and throw them under your feet. If one gets stuck you're still in for pain.

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fitlikeabody@reddit

To be fair his dog helps him

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xtrobot@reddit

Sit down to put on pants, stand up to put on socks. Got it.

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tmolesky@reddit

Yoga people.

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no-long-boards@reddit

How else would you do it? Do you all have a chair for dressing?

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suburbanplankton@reddit

I do, I've 8 every couple weeks, just to make sure my balance is still good.

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thatguygreg@reddit

People that are about to pull themselves up by their bootstraps

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Meowsipoo@reddit

I do, and I put my tights and pantyhose standing up, too.

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No_Capital_8203@reddit

I do. Is that really weird? I am a fat elderly woman.

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CountPacula@reddit

Thank you for speaking for those of us who have been sitting down to put on footwear all along. I've never seen or even *heard* of anyone putting their socks on while standing - until now anyway.

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MedsNotIncluded@reddit

Stand on one leg and pull the other leg up. Put on sock. Switch sides I usually do it in the bathroom that way after showering. Never thought of it as unusual

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CountPacula@reddit

I'm quickly gathering that this is one of those things where everyone assumes that they way they do it is the way everyone else does it too, like wiping with toilet paper either while still sitting or after standing up.

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No_Builder7010@reddit

😳😳 People wipe *standing up*??? 😯

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Blackdogmetal@reddit

Omfg you made me bust out lol. I would never have guessed either but even worse is some nasty fucks dont wipe AT ALL!!!!

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JudgeJuryEx78@reddit

I could have gone my whole life not knowing that.

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MedsNotIncluded@reddit

I never said anything of the sort, but thanks for stereotyping me. Have a nice life

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-SpreadLove-@reddit

I don’t think I’ve ever put my socks on doing anything but standing 🤪

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Zealousideal_Draw_94@reddit

Exactly, I don’t even think I tried until I was in late 40’s and read it’s something I should be able to do. I have trouble putting on socks sitting down.

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DIYnivor@reddit

I read this in an Irish accent for some reason.

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oldirishfart@reddit

Feckin’ socks!

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earthgarden@reddit

Well that’s why I do it, I don’t want my old age life to be harder than it has to be. Balance is everything when you get old. It’s part of staying upright healthy. You have good balance, you’re much less likely to fall. You don’t fall, you don’t break hips and legs and stuff. Breaking bones, especially hips, is a quick slide to a difficult old age.

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DuckyDoodleDandy@reddit

Just FYI, you don’t “fall and break your hip”; it’s the reverse. You break your hip and then fall because you broke your hip. Balance is so good for helping keep bones strong tho.

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Sothdargaard@reddit

I work in surgery. After 65 the life expectancy of someone who fell and broke a hip is 1.5 more years. That's even if they get hip replacement surgery. Work on your balance fellow GenXers.

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T_Noctambulist@reddit

I still have more than 20 years to meet your requirement and have never broken a hip but this really scares me. Blowing an acl in my late 20s was devastating, I'm not invincible anymore. Seeing is a stat that says do this = dead in a year is so much worse

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OkManufacturer767@reddit

Balance is important.

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cricket_bacon@reddit

> Balance is important. Sure. But it isn't easy for everyone. I had asthma, bad allergies, and ear infections as a kid... all that impacts the ability to balance. Unfortunately I have never had very good balance. I do exercise, I run 10Ks, I eat a healthy and balanced diet. The last time I tried to put my socks on while standing was back in 2003 in a shower trailer in Kuwaiti desert a few days before the invasion. Had to lean my back against the wall. Got the job done, but, all things being equal, I would rather focus on other challenges.

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OkManufacturer767@reddit

Then don't do this.

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cricket_bacon@reddit

Yeah, no shit.

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OkManufacturer767@reddit

That's no shit Sherlock to you.

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gypsylady1182@reddit

Me either!

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VideoDeadGamlng@reddit

*neither ffs

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gypsylady1182@reddit

Oh excuse me for the typo

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VideoDeadGamlng@reddit

No worries, it's just that some people (americans) say "me either" and it sounds ridiculous.

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DrDr1972@reddit

This. Like why ?

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OkManufacturer767@reddit

If you don't do yoga or anything else that keeps your ability to balance, old age will be harder and harder.

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darkstar8977@reddit

Balance AND flexibility

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trashtrucktoot@reddit

55yo I balance and stretch. Yes, I can still do socks standing up.

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burner-throw_away@reddit

and strength. Noticing all three decreasing lately & I hate working out, but seems a necessity now.

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rabidstoat@reddit

Yep. I never used to put my socks on standing up but this past year I have, specifically to practice balance.

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DrDr1972@reddit

Facetiousness Yoga yes not socks!

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Eggggsterminate@reddit

So much this! Why on earth would I want to put socks on while balancing precariously on one foot when a chair or a bed is available!

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Competitive_Hand_394@reddit

Yup... that's me. Have never done that.

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Adorable-Radish577@reddit

Stand when putting on socks and getting my slip-on shoes on, sit when I have to tie my shoelaces.

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Megatapirus@reddit

Hmm. Just tried it for the first time. It did work, though I can't say I see the point.

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MooseBlazer@reddit

I also balance on 1 foot in shallow ponds when I go fishing.

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MooseBlazer@reddit

What? Is this the X games?

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Recent_Data_305@reddit

Yes, but it takes effort to keep my flexibility as I age.

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11BMasshole@reddit

53 yr old male , can still put socks on standing up. But I watched my grandfather decline rapidly after 70. He retired and became a couch potato, died at 74. My dad took notice and began doing Yoga, working out and just being active. He’s 75 now, still works 30 hours a week, has a 55 year old girlfriend and looks terrific. He still does yoga , works out, paddle boards. He’s my inspiration for what I want to be in 20 years.

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ConjugalPunjab@reddit

I never put my socks on standing up, when I was in my 20s, let alone 50s. But try putting on rollerblades while standing/leaning against your car. Now THAT'S a challenge.

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iwastherefordisco@reddit

I extend one leg over the bed, while keeping the other straight and kid myself I'm simultaneously stretching my hamstring, when really I start swearing in three languages (two dialects) until the damn thing goes over my toes!

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FootUpstairs2782@reddit

Yes but I prefer not to.

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No_Stress_8938@reddit

I can put my ankle socks on standing, thanks to years of yoga and working out. I really don’t want to lose my balance in my older years, I try to be consistent with keep my core strong.

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Bushwazi@reddit

Nope. I have to take a breath before I put them on sitting down. For me it had more to do with my joints and a lil bit to do with my belly

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Arkhus9753@reddit

Only if someone is holding onto me!

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taoist_bear@reddit

Everybody is a show off

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fountainofMB@reddit

Yes but don't think so have ever really say to put them on. I don't sit to put shoes on either but I may crouch to tie up laces.

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ProblemLucky7924@reddit

Yes— thanks to yoga

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PlatyNYC@reddit

I’ll try this, and then I’ll update my post from the ER while they fit me for a cast / sling / stitches! 🤡

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Mo_Steins_Ghost@reddit

I have cerebral palsy. So, on the bright side, I was never able to do this.

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OolongGeer@reddit

Seems like few have. OP is the strange one here.

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AstridOnReddit@reddit

On cold mornings I keep socks by my bed and have always put them on while standing. Never seemed weird to me.

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OolongGeer@reddit

Sorry. Let me edit. OP is one of the strange twos here.

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Suspicious_Ad2354@reddit

Make it 3. I've been able to do it since I was a kid, except for a few years ago when I was experiencing bouts of vertigo. OMG that sucks!

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OolongGeer@reddit

I hear you on vertigo. I take meds that make me dizzy/fatigued as a side effect. It's not a barrel of monkeys. That said, I can absolutelytie my shoes while standing. I am just not sure why anyone would want to.

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susiedh74@reddit

It may take a couple of attempts, but yes.

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Annamandra@reddit

I never have. Although I take a bit to put my pants on while standing up.

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Dreamweaver1969@reddit

I can't even stand up while standing up half the time

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Crossingthelineagain@reddit

Haha. Usually I can but this morning I sat on the floor and now I’m seeing this post. Hmmmm

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Correct_Roll_3005@reddit

Is that a joke?

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saagir1885@reddit

No. Two knee replacements and a degenerating disc in my lower back makes It so i have to sit down and use a sock puller. Im 63

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SwanImmediate4211@reddit

Yes, but I wobble a lil

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blurtside@reddit

On way to fucking hospital now with concussion,broken nose and knee damage FFS!!-i tried it soon as I read this(55yrswith RA)😆 better to laugh than whinge about it suppose. Hated you for hour but then laughed!!

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Duran518@reddit

I like to do it as a way to push myself. I’ve always been able to do it, but now it’s with intention.

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thecasualnuisance@reddit

I do try still. Usually I snag a toe that seems larger every day. I do recover well.

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_Silent_Android_@reddit

I do it all the time. Is it supposed to be a problem?

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MowgeeCrone@reddit

Yep. I'm more concerned about the dangers of taking long pants off while standing up? One leg gets stuck and throws the balance off and next thing the floor smites thee. Danger danger.

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RaqMountainMama@reddit

Geez. I'm having a hard time putting my pants on while standing up.

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forested_morning43@reddit

Yes, after ACL reconstruction and a lot of physical therapy.

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cunt325@reddit

Yes, but I’m only 2” tall ;)

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etjasinski@reddit

No

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passionatemama@reddit

Yup, but I do have days where my balance isn’t great for it.

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Jed308613@reddit

Hahahahahahahaha... oh, you were serious...

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Sandnor@reddit

Yes, and I've had a stroke. Sure I get a bit wobbly these days but I still do it.

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Lazy-Background-7598@reddit

I do it every so often to prove I still can. Also for my health. The decline in one-leg balance is a significant indicator of aging and can be linked to a higher risk of falls.

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Creative_Energy533@reddit

This is something some physical therapists do for stroke patients. A trainer I follow said her FIL, who had had a stroke, asked her if she could put her socks on standing up and she said, "Of course! Can't everybody?!" And he told her no- that's one of the exercise they have me working on to build up balance and strength. So, I tried to do it and I can, but I do wobble a little bit. I keep meaning to do this more often, too.

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Mattmann1972@reddit

I still do! I used to be an Arborist for PGE so I spent many years walking out on limbs 50ft to in the air. I currently ski 50+ days a year. I do the sock thing to keep my balance sharp!

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Neyeh@reddit

I use to be able to, but ever since my left leg went to crap last year, I cannot stand and get dressed anymore.

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Upnatom617@reddit

Yes

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Taminella_Grinderfal@reddit

It was a running joke that my mom got dressed like a fireman. Sit on the bed, put on underwear, pants, socks, shoes and then stand and pull up everything. Now I think she was onto something. 🤣

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throwaway224@reddit

Yes. Yoga helps a lot with balance. I'm 55.

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jackparadise1@reddit

Normal socks, yes. But a few years ago I started wearing socks with toes, got to sit down for that. It is like putting gloves on a toddler.

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Diesel07012012@reddit

I can’t even cut my toenails and breath at the same time.

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my4floofs@reddit

Yup I intentionally practice that every time. I also work on picking my leg up at the hip in all directions after I learned how bad it is to let that strength wane.

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jermo1972@reddit

Yes I can. Then again, I can also deadlift 360lbs.

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itsmyvoice@reddit

It's a good day when I can do my underwear. I have tried socks in years.

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txtovagirl@reddit

I weeble I wobble and then I fall down.

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Lazy_days23@reddit

Omg no. Sounds like a trap 🤔

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304libco@reddit

Like many of the other people commenting it’s not something I ever did. But also, I have short arms so a lot of stuff that people can do. I simply can’t because of my T-Rex arms lol

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Human-Country-5846@reddit

This got me thinking about USA's sobriety test. How does anyone over 60 do this. Balancing and eye tests I can't stand on one leg but I can drive

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Human-Country-5846@reddit

Some socks are easier than others.

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Icolan@reddit

I do quite frequently, along with pants or shorts, and either lace up or slip on shoes. The more you use abilities like that the longer you will retain them. If you want to get better with stuff like that look into Yoga classes, or get a balance pad or balance board and start practicing balance at home. Balance is a major issue for a lot of people when they get old and I do not intend to have to deal with a broken hip at any point. I am fighting to retain every last shred of capability I can as long as I can. I plan on running into the cemetery and sliding into my grave after the last attendees for my funeral arrive and take their seat.

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scarier-derriere@reddit

Yes.im good at all that stuff.

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Electric-Sheepskin@reddit

Yes, though I'm not as quick as I used to be when I lose my balance, so I'm a bit more methodical about it than I used to be.

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woodbanger04@reddit

Yes

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justlkin@reddit

Maybe after my knee replacements. I sort of can. But I have to be right next to something I can grab onto quickly if one of my knees starts giving out. And that can happen really quickly.

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Invasive-farmer@reddit

If I wanted to. I just don't want to.

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froggymail@reddit

Absolutely! I also hold up that wall while doing it, so I'm multitasking.

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Kristoff_The_Wise@reddit

Even with MS, yes I can. Do I? No.

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radiantwave@reddit

I literally dress standing up thinking that the day I cannot, I may as well give up. Lol!

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yourworkmom@reddit

55 here. Never tried that, but I could do it. My balance is excellent.

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Bridgeburner1@reddit

I still do, and at 5 decades of life, I consider it an accomplishment.

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ianmoone1102@reddit

Yes, it's how I can still convince myself that I'm not old. It's getting harder every day, though.

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rollenr0ck@reddit

I put my socks and shoes on standing up. I like to wear Vans Sk8 hi shoes, and I hate loosening the laces. I slip my socks on, then my shoe as far as it will go. I then have to put the shoe on the floor and press down to get my foot into it. It’s a pain, but I have narrow heels and the ankle height gives me something to tighten around my body to keep the shoe on. My wife laughs at me, wondering why I do it that way. She can’t do, and I use it to see how my balance is holding up.

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BreadfruitMany5477@reddit

Yes

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rini6@reddit

I’ve had two hip replacements and I still put my socks on standing up. I like to practice standing on one leg at a time.

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pomdudes@reddit

Yes. But I do try to do it sitting down. I don’t wanna go to ER cuz I fell over putting my damn socks on.

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foilrat@reddit

No, but that's been the case for the last 20 years. Ankle issues since I decided to break both of them. At the same time. I'm happy I can get my underwear and shorts on without sitting down. Socks, screw you socks!

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StevetheBombaycat@reddit

I can sometimes still do this. Depends on which part of my body is hurting the most but it’s an excellent exercise and balances which we need as we get older.

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CntBlah@reddit

![gif](giphy|ZEU9ryYGZzttn0Cva7)

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Cupcake2974@reddit

Uh yeah

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Acceptable-Green5217@reddit

I am 67 & have no problem doing this.

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tboy160@reddit

Can I, yes. Do I? No.

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Randygilesforpres2@reddit

I can… but I prefer not to.

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AnonymousIdentityMan@reddit

Yes.

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testingground171@reddit

At 51, I can still do a pistol squat. I do lots of single-leg balance exercises as part of my gym routine.

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reverievt@reddit

I do it daily, to practice my balance.

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JoeDelta14@reddit

Yes, but I’d fall over and break my arm if I tried.

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scuba-turtle@reddit

I do it every now and then just for fun.

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this_kitty68@reddit

I had this thought the other day after falling and messing up my back. I can no longer stand still enough on one foot to put on my footies, let alone socks. Life is over.

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NeatLegal4218@reddit

74 year old here,socks on every morning while standing,make yourself do it improves balance.

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probssocio@reddit

Of course. Gawd I have coworkers who act like I’m a fucking circus freak because I can stand up from sitting on the floor without using my hands.

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HBJones1056@reddit

Are you one of those Cirque du Soleil people who can get up without using your knees OR hands? My best friend (f58) can do it- just springs up from a crisscross applesauce position. I hate her.

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JudgeJuryEx78@reddit

I wasn't sure I could do it without hands, and I instinctively did it without hands or knees. Guess I'm good.

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Cheese-Manipulator@reddit

[Martial arts, kipups](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZycVtxbNix8)

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HBJones1056@reddit

Holy cow. That would be something to be able to do that.

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probssocio@reddit

😆 Nope. I haven’t been able to do that for about 15 years.

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HBJones1056@reddit

You’re one up on me. I never could have done it.

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DominionSeraph@reddit

Are you allowed to use your tongue?

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probssocio@reddit

Ew.

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drugihparrukava@reddit

Same! Yes to putting on socks standing up and getting off the floor with no hands.

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XxThrowaway987xX@reddit

Did you read the research on this? People who can’t do this are x times more likely to die within the next 10 years. So kudos to you! *I don’t remember the number of x. Because my memory is diminishing and I’m probably x times more likely to not remember what reddit was in 10 years

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probssocio@reddit

Research? On standing up? I had no idea. Cool beans. It certainly seems to be a big deal. Guess it depends on who you hang out with. When I meet friends for trail runs everyone there changes out of their wet socks and shoes while standing on one foot and no one thinks it’s wild and crazy.

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probssocio@reddit

https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/sit-to-stand-test/ In case you care.

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XxThrowaway987xX@reddit

Dagnabbit. That’s what I get for listening to the Today Show. It is a bit odd, though, how Snopes went on to say walking speed is a better indicator. I thought that was a debunked myth. Not only can I easily get up off the floor, my walking pace is absurdly fast. But I am from a family where women don’t make it to 70, so I’ll keep an all-of-the-above fitness routine. Good diet, cardio, strength, and balance training.

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probssocio@reddit

Heck yeah. You’re not going to be on the floor, “I’ve fallen and I can’t get up!” Do you have a wobble board? Just curious. I use mine in winter. I work from home and me and the dogs sometimes get stuck indoors for a week due to -20°F. I stand on it on one foot while training my dogs. A two for one boredom killer.

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XxThrowaway987xX@reddit

I’ve thought about getting a wobble board. It looks kinda fun. I have a foam therastep, but I get bored with it. Thanks for the rec.

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insomnic@reddit

I include this in part of my health routine because I feel like it is an indicator... will definitely keep it in now.

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Special_Luck7537@reddit

When you get older, it's harder to balance on your middle leg....

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ofthedarkestmind@reddit

Yep everyday. Balance is so important. I also do yoga for the same reason. I go to a studio and worked up to the advanced classes. My dad is 82, currently in the hospital yet again, and cannot take one step without a walker. Even with it, he’s got months left. I don’t want to end up like that, and I have no kids or other family, so better take care of myself.

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smithe68@reddit

Yes. I also put my shoes on and weirdly can balance on one foot and tie the laces of the other with it raised in the air. 57 in July.

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squirrelcat88@reddit

Boomer here and yes. I have always put my socks on standing up. Anything you can do to keep your balance strong is good.

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BryanP1968@reddit

Only if leaning against the wall counts as standing up.

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foetusized@reddit

No. I don’t wear socks since I retired.

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Pissed-n-Stayin@reddit

Not without farting.

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muphasta@reddit

Yes, as long as I’m leaning agains a wall and can catch my foot when I lift it.

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Mirror-Lake@reddit

Um, never tried. I could do one foot for sure. The other would be iffy because of an injury.

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Complete-Mission-636@reddit

Depends on time of day!

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sageguitar70@reddit

You God Damn Right!

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MyriVerse2@reddit

Never could. But now, no way in hell. I've needed a cane for support for 20 years.

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minirunner@reddit

I put my socks and shoes on while standing before I go run. It helps with loosening up on top of balance.

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OfficiousJ@reddit

Yes I can. Mom has Parkinson's so I have put a lot of effort into working on my balance the past few years. Five years ago, I could not

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splorp_evilbastard@reddit

CAN I? Sure. DO I? No.

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PRC_Spy@reddit

Yes! I broke a leg, and getting that movement back was one of the ways I measured recovery. That and being able to balance and then hop on the affected leg without falling over.

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Plenty_Ad7793@reddit

Yeah, I can do that. I do a ton of yoga.

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Bartlaus@reddit

Yes. I can also do pistol squats, still. I cannot however put my socks on while doing pistol squats.

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Nefariousd7@reddit

I CAN, but usually don't. I usually rest my foot on the bed while standing so I can get the label just right

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blacksewerdog@reddit

I have never put my socks standing up.Struggle is putting foot in underwear standing up on the first go.If I miss all hell breaks loose😂

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ToastyWonder@reddit

Not to toot my own horn, but I did it standing up with one hand while brushing my teeth, because I was in a hurry. I mean I did spill a little toothpaste, but feeling pretty proud of myself.

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Patient_Society858@reddit

Of course I can, as long as there is something to lean against. 😆

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tommyalanson@reddit

Ha, yes.

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deagh@reddit

normally yes. I also try to put my underwear and trousers on without leaning on anything, also for practicing balance. Unfortunately...right now, no. (Dropped an 8lb tub of Crisco on my foot day before yesterday. Thankfully it's not broken, but I'm probably going to lose the toenail.)

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Feminist_Hugh_Hefner@reddit

Do you mean my *compression stockings*?? what are you, a wise guy? ![gif](giphy|eAEIWokxUHYRO)

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Patralgan@reddit

Yes, easily

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DreamTheaterGuy@reddit

I can, but prefer to sit.

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mamabear2023228@reddit

I can’t consistently put my pants on standing up. Forget about socks. I’ll tip over.

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n8late@reddit

Yes, I can also stand up from the ground without using my hands, touch my toes, and maintain a primal squat. Part of my daily anti-feeble drills.

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BusyAir9507@reddit

Yes...but I don't

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zoeybeattheraccoon@reddit

Yeah but I practice it deliberately. Probably better for me in the long run. I also try not to sit too much, even if I'm tired, and I always use the stairs when possible. I might die of a heart attack at 62 anyway but it probably helps.

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DoubleDrummer@reddit

I can. I chose not to.

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Rude-Particular-7131@reddit

Only if I want a head injury.

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Shen1076@reddit

Providing I’m leaning against the wall

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slouchenheimer@reddit

With kung fu wires, yes.

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ShadeTree7944@reddit

Been sitting down to do it since I was a child. 🤷🏼

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gogomom@reddit

No. I can also no longer pick up my keys with my toes and hand them to myself.

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LegendarySpaceLauryn@reddit

I do because I don't have anywhere to sit in my closet room where I get dressed. Never even crossed my mind.

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rei1004@reddit

I don’t think I have never put my socks on while standing up but it sounds like a good challenge 😂

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GooseNYC@reddit

Who puts their socks on while standing up? I can bend over and pull them up with no issue if they slouch a bit.

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Ok_Watercress_7801@reddit

And pray tell what, are these things called “socks”?

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-LordDarkHelmet-@reddit

Left leg yes, but my right leg doesn’t bend the same way. I guess I need to do more yoga

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Tasty-Life4526@reddit

Nope

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Alternative_Love_861@reddit

I'm 6'6", I've never put my socks on standing up

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Paint-by-numberrs@reddit

No

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Bostonterrierpug@reddit

I have always had horrible balance, but after much training, I generally can unless my blood sugars are off. You think I’d be used to it after 48 years with type one diabetes…

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Glibasme@reddit

56 going on 57 in a few months, and I put my sox on standing up every time.

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IslandGyrl2@reddit

Of course I CAN do it, but why would I? I think a related-but-more-realistic question is, Can you put your underwear or pants on while standing up /without putting a hand on the bed for support? I'd think a person in GenX should be able to do this without any trouble.

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Lopexie@reddit

Dude….

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Fast_Courage_2934@reddit

Yes. But why would I?

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tanukis_parachute@reddit

I can start but then I will be putting them on laying down on the floor. And probably not feeling well.

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DonkyHotayDeliMunchr@reddit

After a year of semi-regular pilates, yes. It was a pleasant surprise!

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full_stealth@reddit

I can, 49m

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Mr-Hoek@reddit

Yes, but I usually sit since I have a chair in my bedroom.

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IShotJR4@reddit

I love this question because it’s a daily thought with me. Sometimes I can, sometimes I lose balance.

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twowheels@reddit

I can -- and can also touch my forehead to my knees from a standing position, legs straight, and can not only touch my toes, but wrap my fingers under my feet, and I have very long legs relative to my torso. I could not do these flexibility things a while back, was feeling my flexibility decrease, so I started doing yoga a few times per week and it made a huge difference. I'd encourage others to do the same. Reading these responses, it sounds like most of you have one foot in the grave. I'm not ready to give up so easily.

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HornetParticular6625@reddit

No. I'm not sure if I ever could.

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Not_A_Beet@reddit

Some days I don’t risk it. lol I am working on my improving my balance though

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sailriteultrafeed@reddit

Dont wear socks or underwear

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XROOR@reddit

I can but then I get hit with a weird rib cramp and/or deadly hamstring cramp that forces you to immediately open your legs and touch the ground to mitigate the pain

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limpingsapper@reddit

Nope!

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Accurate-Bumblebee14@reddit

I was just thinking about this the other morning as I put my socks on, and thought there will be a day when I can't do this standing up, and I guess that's when I'll finally be old.

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captainbeautylover63@reddit

Yes, but why?

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Responsible-Low-4613@reddit

57, compressed disc in my lower back... I can barely put them on sitting down with my foot on a table

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SnooPaintings5597@reddit

I made sure to never stop doing this to stay nimble.

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TalFidelis@reddit

Dude! This is a great question. I actually try to do this once a week or so just to see. It’s a test of balance, dexterity, and flexibility. Kind of like the “can you stand on one foot test”, but more intense. And to answer your question - for my low cut work out socks and big fluffy lounge around the house socks - yes. For my tighter (and cheap) dress socks or my work boot socks - no.

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bjb8@reddit

I am not sure I have ever put them on while standing, but cutting my toenails is always a chore now.

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Ihaveaboot@reddit

That's why God gave us teeth!

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monstermack1977@reddit

that is my normal way of putting them on. I think it would be more difficult to put my socks on in a seated position. I put my socks and shoes on the 3rd step leading upstairs and use the steps if I need to balance.

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frednekk@reddit

Barely. But I’m hoping Tai Chi 7min a day will fix it.

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funsk8mom@reddit

Yes I do but at the same time I coach figure skating so I’m still on the ice balancing on 1 leg, spinning and doing small jumps

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fitbit10k@reddit

Yes

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LongInternational503@reddit

Honestly I never really thought about it, but now I am going to have to give it a try.

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thatgenxguy78666@reddit

Squats and standing on one leg balanced. Try it. If its a struggle,you need to work on that for your future health.

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sfdsquid@reddit

Most of the time. But I definitely need to work on my balance. And losing a few pounds wouldn't hurt.

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Kendota_Tanassian@reddit

Um, can I still reach my feet to put my own socks on, in *any* position? (The answer is yes, but just barely.)

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Historical-Ad-1067@reddit

At 60, I can still stand up from sitting cross legged.

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OnyxVeggie213@reddit

I never did it while young. But now in my mid 50s I practice this skill a few times a week. I need to reset yoga practice too.

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Friendly-Horror-777@reddit

It had never occurred to me to do this. Is this something that people do? Anyway, I suppose I could do it.

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Prestigious_Secret61@reddit

Yeah but it IS getting more difficult some days.

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Bluerocky67@reddit

Yep! F57, All lower garments put on while standing. A good tip for helping with balance (plus core stability) is when you are brushing your teeth, stand on one leg for 30 secs, then swap legs. Do this twice (brush for 2 mins!).

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Improvident__lackwit@reddit

Same but with upper garments.

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Key_Figure9004@reddit

I do squats while brushing my teeth. And stand on one leg (discreetly) while waiting and standing in public.

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Bluerocky67@reddit

If I tried squatting when teeth brushing I’d probably end up choking on the toothbrush!!

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knarfolled@reddit

I like this

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Kitchen-Employment14@reddit

Great idea! I love practices that are built in to maintain strength and agility during daily routines

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XxThrowaway987xX@reddit

I started doing this recently after healing from a broken knee. PT recommended it. It’s amazing how much my balance has improved. Since I keep reading about how balance correlates with length of life, I am working on it in other ways as well.

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favoriteniece@reddit

Love this! I'll be trying it, thanks!

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Improvident__lackwit@reddit

I just tried this for the first time in my life and not even close. I can’t raise my leg/bend my knee high enough.

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watch-nerd@reddit

Retired sock wearing when I retired

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Vic-123-ma@reddit

Yes. Please to all of you that can’t. Start stretching everyday especially when you wake up. If you sit all day, get up every few minutes and stretch This is most important thing to do as we get older. Also. Try yoga. Get on YouTube and watch whatever you want even if it’s only 10 minutes. Start somewhere

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Justin-Los_Angeles@reddit

Yes, but don’t ask me about trimming my toenails myself.

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Healthy_Coffee151@reddit

Only when drunk

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Cheese-Manipulator@reddit

Why would you do it standing up? Are you trying to injure yourself in a fall?

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loverd84@reddit

Yes

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Patient_Gas_5245@reddit

Yes and I am old

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lmbjsm@reddit

Hahaha, NO! And not underwear or pants for that matter!

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eatingganesha@reddit

yes. Daily yoga. I lost the ability for about 6 years. I did not do yoga for those 6 years. Got back into it in the spring and now I can put my socks on while standing on one leg, like a (pudgy) crane.

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notsensitivetostuff@reddit

Absolutely

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South_Recording_6046@reddit

lol!! My wife thinks it’s funny when I sit on the floor to put my socks on…also to take them off 😂😂 she’s 35

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Pinepark@reddit

I’m ADHD and always in a fucking hurry because I’m perpetually late. I almost always put my socks and shoes on while standing (hopping) out the fucking door. Yay. ADHD *does* have its perks. lol

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The_Lady_of_Mercia@reddit

I’d try it but I’m a clutz and I don’t want to break a hip.

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Wonderful_Pain1776@reddit

If I lean against the door frame and still the struggle is real.

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dryad001@reddit

Same

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justinchina@reddit

I mean…is leaning against the wall allowed?

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miseeker@reddit

69m never socks. But most days, my underwear, my pants and my shoes.

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fadedtimes@reddit

Yes, I can

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Fardelismyname@reddit

Could I ever???

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Imaginary_Deal_1807@reddit

Without kicking myself in the nuts? Not at all. Thanks for asking.

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thirtyone-charlie@reddit

O and I have to tie side bows on my sneakers

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TheSpitalian@reddit

Yes, but I’d rather not.

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iaminabox@reddit

Nope

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MagnificentBastard-1@reddit

Yep, but only one at a time.

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realityguy1@reddit

Yes. I’ve been saying this for a while now. It doesn’t matter what doctors or lovers tell you…..you’re still in good shape if you can put your socks on while standing. Bonus points if your foot is still a little wet from the shower.

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User-1967@reddit

Only on the left foot, have to sit down to do the right one

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Euphoric-Feature-840@reddit

I have never sat down to put on my socks and shoes. I get dressed standing up. No reason. It’s just how I do it.

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NihilsitcTruth@reddit

Yes... so far.

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IceNein@reddit

Why on FSM’s flat earth would you put on socks while standing. You don’t need to stretch, you need mental help.

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trUth_b0mbs@reddit

yes. This is a pretty good test re: balance/flexibility which declines over time if you're not active. it's shocking how fast we can lose balance, flexibility and ultimately, mobility if you continue to live a sedentary life in the golden years.

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melatonia@reddit

You can lose it even if you are active. I can't balance on my right leg to save my life, but I exercise every day unless I'm *really* sick.

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Happy_Confection90@reddit

Sure, no problem. Shoes too. One of the most upsetting things my mom ever told me about aging - perhaps second only to 'what do you mean women bleed every month?!' - was 10 or 11 years ago when she was watching me put on my shoes. "You can still put on your shoe while standing on the other foot? I'm not sure I still could at your age." This was a betrayal by our bodies that I had never contemplated before, and it felt like a bridge too far.

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steina009@reddit

Yes 57 and do yoga

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Ancient-Plant314@reddit

I feel attacked 😂

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englishkannight@reddit

...and tie my shoes

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Fruitcrackers99@reddit

Only if I decide to live life on the edge.

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ancientastronaut2@reddit

I don't think I ever could.

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Machinebuzz@reddit

Easily. If you can't, you've lived life totally wrong. We are far from old.

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keefparr@reddit

depends on the sock.

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Echterspieler@reddit

44 going on 45 here. Yep still can. I can do my shoes standing up too.

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Fubaryall@reddit

😆🤣

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phlpw@reddit

Yes, if you mean put it on like the Red Hot Chili Peppers... 😉

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LemonSlicesOnSushi@reddit

I typically take socks off standing up…right before getting into the shower. I have noticed it is getting more difficult.

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DarkIllusionsMasks@reddit

Barely, and I usually don't try. Same for underbritches.

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Commander-of-ducks@reddit

Still? How about Never.

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revchewie@reddit

Can I? Yes. Do I? Nope!

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ReleaseImpressive217@reddit

I've never been able to do that. In fact, I once broke my toe putting socks on sitting at a desk so there's that.. lol

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MotoXwolf@reddit

This sounds like a *trip* to the hospital. No thanks.

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SpokaneSmash@reddit

I put my socks on while standing up walking up the stairs all the time, which is probably not a good idea now that I think about it.

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allbsallthetime@reddit

Yes, but I gotta stop doing it at the top of the stairs or one day...

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No-Crow-775@reddit

Oh dear lord no

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Ok_Industry_1447@reddit

It's called the "old man test" or something like that, basically you have to put on both socks and tie your shoes whilst standing on one leg at a time. If you can still do that after 45 you are doing well.

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HBJones1056@reddit

Just ran to the bedroom to procure socks and shoes and tried it. Success! F60. But now the dog thinks we’re going somewhere.

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badgerbot9999@reddit

Almost 50 and I can, but sometimes I’ll get a nasty abdominal cramp if I try to force it too much. That’s a new kind of pain that I’m learning about

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BitBrain@reddit

Not sure I could do that before 45 because my balance has always been bad.

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knarfolled@reddit

https://preview.redd.it/ti8vn3gnn2af1.jpeg?width=201&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=65d54aed44ae8ceb7fd1a0bfb8219ab173af4d30 Like Ian Anderson

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severedsoulmetal@reddit

I feel like the tying shoes part is pushing it a little.

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oceansapart333@reddit

I mean, I’m a klutz with horrible balance. I couldn’t have done this when I was 10, much less now.

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Dru65535@reddit

Why bother

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Thog13@reddit

I never could.

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dog4cat2@reddit

I never could.

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Oppositeofhairy@reddit

I wear compression socks a lot. No chance in hell I can do that standing up. I have to work myself up some days to put them on.

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sickpuppy618@reddit

Oh hell no!! I haven't been able to do that since 1979!

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398409columbia@reddit

Why would you do that? 🤣

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Remarkable_Signal_78@reddit

I put them both on at the same time. Can you do that?

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cofeeholik75@reddit

Only if I am leaning on a bed or strong object, to grab when I wobble. Easier to just sit on bed.

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Originalburnsie@reddit

Only in times of absolute emergency… fml 🤦🏻‍♂️

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NotAtAllExciting@reddit

Ankle socks only.

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Sa7aSa7a@reddit

I never tried and not going to now. Hell, my left knee is so bad and my back so bad, I have a thing that helps me put my sock on sitting down.

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GuitarEvening8674@reddit

I didn't know people donned their socks standing up..

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Leicester68@reddit

Old Man Test: https://youtu.be/uuCRoYDSlUE?si=mmolInFbKdY2QjeG Yes, I can pass.

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BobsleddingToMyGrave@reddit

Nope. And I cant breathe while I put them on. I swear I've popped a rib out of place a few times. I have horrible arthritis in my hips, and if I skip a day of stretching, I need to use the sock-aid to get them on.

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PomegranateGlad6447@reddit

Sounds like an unnecessary risk to me.

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Deeschuck@reddit

I lost the ability to do that in my late 40s, but then gave up alcohol and lost about 25 pounds. I now do it daily at 55.

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k_woz1978@reddit

I broke the ball of my femur 15 years ago and need a new hip, so no.

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GenXrules69@reddit

Only on Thursdays

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StrikinglyOblivious@reddit

That's how you fall over, hit your head on the nightstand and die. Watch that underwear band too..

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Reasonable-Proof2299@reddit

Yes but I do isolateral workouts

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Both-Mango1@reddit

I lean against something usually, but yes.

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twobootsranch@reddit

I never have but my wife does.

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SaintShogun@reddit

I never did that when I was in my 20s.

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1159Funkbubbles@reddit

Yep! The trick is to lift your leg higher and bend less.

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NiccisBlessings71@reddit

I can but sometimes I end up on the floor before I am done

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SprinklesWilling470@reddit

Never have, but I can think of safer ways to test my balance.

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Several-Honey-8810@reddit

I cant see my feet while standing up

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brergnat@reddit

I'm 46. This post made me realize I have never put socks on while SITTING DOWN. It's actually harder for me and feels completely unnatural. My go to move is to bend my knee outward while standing (my legs look like a #4) and then put the sock on with my toes pointing towards the floor. I don't even have to bend down to do this. I have very poor hip and hamstring flexibility and if I try this while sitting, it's extremely uncomfortable.

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O_o-22@reddit

I can (for now) but I also think we’re getting close to the age where one fall could mean a disastrous injury and who needs that.

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Forward_Ad2174@reddit

Why would I want to? I’m doing life wrong if that’s still a requirement.

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Xistential0ne@reddit

On a really good day.

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circa68@reddit

Yes, thankfully

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tolerable_fine@reddit

Stop playing life on hard mode

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cCriticalMass76@reddit

Most days… I can but the other days are beginning to increase in number 🙄

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t65789@reddit

Are you some sort of river dance elf? I sit down to put my socks on and that goes back to when I was small.

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lushlanes@reddit

Just because I don’t, doesn’t mean I can’t.

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ZetaWMo4@reddit

Never tried it. I guess I owe my son an apology. He would do that as a kid and I used to force him to sit down.

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Rory-liz-bath@reddit

No lols

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jad19090@reddit

🤣🤣🤣 I just came to the conclusion today that from this day forward, I need to sit down to put my socks on. Almost fell out the bedroom and down the steps 🤦‍♂️🤣

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Johnny-Virgil@reddit

Every day. The only time it’s a challenge is when I didn’t realize my feet were still damp from the shower. Then it’s a comedy show.

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blizzard7788@reddit

After 40 years of concrete work, I can’t bend over and put socks on at all. I need help from my wife or the tool with the ropes to side the socks on the hospital gives you after hip replacement. Which I have two of.

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SecondBubbly3000@reddit

Why would you want to? 😉 I don’t think I ever have! Good on you for stretching though!

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Ok_Reveal_2383@reddit

Yep

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earthgarden@reddit

Also try to get up off the floor without using your hands, every single day

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stevis78@reddit

I did yesterday while standing in a parking lot before my MTB ride

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melty75@reddit

Not sure why I would ever try, but I think I could do it.

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mrmonkeyman1520@reddit

No

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_litz@reddit

Why wear socks?

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FlavourOfTheMonth@reddit

Yes, thanks to regular yoga.

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NateJCAF@reddit

Yes but I also have lots of places to sit and do it.

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libbuge@reddit

Yes. I'm pretty tall, so I've been doing balance work for a while now.

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East-Pound9884@reddit

Here’s another one:I was at the grocery store and squatted down to pick something up from the bottom shelf and my body refused to assist in standing back up. I had to grab the cart and use it to haul myself into a standing position. Now I do stretching exercises in the morning 😂

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Jebgogh@reddit

putting socks on was the final decider on why I had to have my hip replaced. When putting socks on is a religious experience cause you almost pass out from the pain, that will make you think maybe a new hip is warranted. I can put my socks on fine standing up or sitting down. now.

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strangerbuttrue@reddit

I’ve never done that before, but I just tried and can!

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Either-Judgment231@reddit

Yep! It’s good practice for balance.

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tinapod@reddit

I try to. Right leg easy peasy, left leg is shaky. However, I do get the job done.

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KaligirlinDe@reddit

Yep. Yoga and working out has contributed to my good balance.

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HandsomeGenXer@reddit

I am 52, & yes, but it’s not easy. I have found being less overweight helps “substantially”.

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GB715@reddit

I can’t, but my 90 year old mother could. I found that impressive.

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wrhnj@reddit

Yes

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No_Lake_9759@reddit

lol ! I laughed at this title. No sadly. I did my entire life it seems. Hit 45ish. Now 53. Nope. Not anymore. Sucks to get up there age and loss of agility.

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rudy442w30@reddit

I lost that particular skill decades ago

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Outrageous_Cat4943@reddit

The answer would be why?

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Martian_Manhumper@reddit

I can't put socks on sitting down, standing up, or rolling around like an upside-down turtle on the bed. Those socks are not going on my feet, and nor are my hands reaching my feet.

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humble-meercat@reddit

So far so good… man the bar for successful living just keeps getting lower every year though…

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SheriffBartholomew@reddit

I have never tried to put my socks on while standing up in my entire life. Why would I do that?

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Low-Ad-8269@reddit

I still do, though it is difficult some days. It would be easier if I dropped 30 pounds.

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Macropixi@reddit

Dude my balance sucked at my prime!

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dstarpro@reddit

If I'm leaning up against something, sure, but I think that's always been the case.

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Kaa_The_Snake@reddit

Yep! Balance is super important as we age, as is flexibility. I mean, you don’t have to actually put your socks on for it to be effective, but practice standing on one foot, raising the other leg, it’s quick, easy, and good for you. Do it while brushing your teeth if you’re not actually doing the sock part.

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PGMHN@reddit

I have always put my socks on standing up. Never really occurred to me to sit down while doing so.

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paranoyed@reddit

Can I or do I? Those are two totally different questions.

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Plenty_Surprise2593@reddit

Yeah but it’s a chore. Why do it the hard way?

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PyrokineticLemer@reddit

I never could. Have a deformity in my lower back that has always limited my flexibility. And I have a natural aversion to activities that could precipitate a face plant, so there's that.

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CrustyBatchOfNature@reddit

Yes. At 53 I still try to keep myself fairly limber. I will say that I usually have to lean against something as my balance is not what it used to be.

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jcstrat@reddit

That was _never_ part of the plan to begin with.

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conradelvis@reddit

I’ll just leave this here, https://www.jeffersonhealth.org/your-health/living-well/your-ability-to-balance-on-one-leg-may-indicate-how-long-youll-live

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dl9500@reddit

This "Old Man Test" is a pretty well known thing: https://www.health.harvard.edu/staying-healthy/try-this-the-old-man-test https://www.fitandwell.com/news/unsteady-on-your-feet-use-this-fun-balance-test-to-check-your-balance-flexibility-and-coordination Related, there is the "sit to rise" test and the "10 second single leg balance" test, which are highly correlated to future mortality probabilities. Generally, it's good to try and keep up our balance, flexibility, core strength, etc. as we age!

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greyhoundbuddy@reddit

Kind of, yes. I lean against the bed for stability when putting my right sock on, and lift my left foot onto the bed to put my left sock on. So I'm standing on one leg in both cases, but not free-standing, if that makes sense.

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Texas_Torch@reddit

I’m 59 and have always put my socks on standing

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Old_Goat_Ninja@reddit

Still? I’ve never done that to begin with, not even as a child. Could I? Probably, but I’m not gonna.

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5uck3rpunch@reddit

I can still do it but I notice that my balance now sucks.

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Rightbuthumble@reddit

I can't put them on sitting down....maybe I am not Gen X....80 is what?

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2boredtocare@reddit

Absolutely!

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SubstantialPressure3@reddit

Yeah, but why would you?

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Public-Requirement99@reddit

Yes

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SnooChocolates2923@reddit

A Real Man can put both socks on at the same time while standing up. (I can leap tall buildings, too)

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buddymoobs@reddit

Found Satan

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Flashy_Elk7829@reddit

I can- but don’t ask me to stand up from sitting on the floor without using my hands. I will fart.

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Flashy_Elk7829@reddit

At the same time.

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Ok_Membership_8189@reddit

Yes. Getting harder though. And I tend not to. Maybe I should keep doing it. And I don’t have a bar in the shower yet but probably should install one. First year GenX here looking at the big 6-0 in a couple months 😳

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gcpuddytat@reddit

ha ha ha i recently started sitting down to do this muttering i can't fucking believe it's come to this

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SeatSix@reddit

Put them on my feet? Or did you mean Red Hot Chili Peppers style?

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JETEXAS@reddit

Bro, this hit hard last year. I couldn't balance and bend to get the socks on. I couldn't breathe bent over to tie my shoes. Made some major life changes, and now I can put them on standing up, but I still prefer sitting down.

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Noobitron12@reddit

Im 51, I weigh about 30 pounds. I was teaching my 5 year old how to do round-offs and cart wheels last night But Im paying for it this morning.

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purplishfluffyclouds@reddit

I *can*, but just because you can, doesn't mean you should. I cannot think of a reason why I'd try to do that.

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IndependentShelter92@reddit

I can, but I lose my balance a lot. It's easier to sit.

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Finnbannach@reddit

I guess I'm lucky. I'm 51, and I can still trim my toenails, put on socks or shoes without having to sit down. I work in healthcare and the number of patients I see that are my age who look much, much older is astonishing.

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Confident-Kals@reddit

Actually yeah, since I lost weight surprisingly. Before I still stood but had to do 3 or 4 hops across the bedroom floor desperately battling centrifugal forces 😂😂

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lrb72@reddit

I'm not trying to fall.

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StreetMolasses6093@reddit

I stopped being able to do this, then I lost 50lbs, and now I can again. Also, sitting on the floor got uncomfortable and now it’s fine.

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IntentionalTorts@reddit

Yes, but only because i saw it once as a test of fitness and i stuck with it.

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eggs_erroneous@reddit

No. Also, when I sit down to put them on I have to hold my breath when I reach down to put them on my feet because my middle-aged gut is in the way. Then, I have to take a second to recover from the light-headedness. It's very obvious that I am sprinting toward a heart-attack at light speed. Sudden cardiac death is my retirement strategy so thumbs up, I guess.

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OtakuTacos@reddit

Real Answer: I don’t think I ever tried that. GenX answer: No, your mom does it for me.

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SuggestionOrnery6938@reddit

I have enough trouble sitting down and getting them on.... unless they are cycling socks

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Adventurous-Win8275@reddit

I started doing this about a year ago. Some days are better than others, but I still try. Found out it was great for balance and core strength.

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maxthunder5@reddit

Usually while hopping down the hallway as I'm late for where 6 am supposed to be

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InfiniteBoops@reddit

Started doing 8-10k steps a day (2+ miles tracked walks in addition to normal steps), regained this ability in less than 6 months. I can also tie a shoe standing on one leg now as well 😂

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DdraigGwyn@reddit

I just throw them in the air, and jump into them on the way down.

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idigholesnow@reddit

I could if I wanted to

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klippDagga@reddit

How about drying your feet standing up after a shower? It scares the hell out of me that I may fall and can’t get up.

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No-Sympathy-686@reddit

First of all, what kind of monster does this. Second of all, yes, I can, I just tried it. 😆

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tamhenk@reddit

Yes! I actually tested myself a few weeks ago. Put them on without leaning on anything. Wobbled a bit but didn't fall over. It wasn't super easy but not difficult either. I keep myself fit (I'm nearly 50). So I'm doing alright by my own standards.

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Arkhamina@reddit

Nope. Stupid compression socks are the norm now.

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Turdulator@reddit

Not since spine surgery 15 years ago.

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Few_Youth_7739@reddit

Dude, I can barely put my socks on sitting down. Wish I was kidding. Major hip pain is no joke.

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taco-bake@reddit

If I put my beer down

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yardkat1971@reddit

I practice doing it, actually. Except it's summer now and socks are the furthest thing from my feet.

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CliffGif@reddit

Yes and somewhere I read inability to do it is a bad health sign re longevity

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AddisonFlowstate@reddit

Not a chance. And I'm super flexible.

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UltraFungusmane@reddit

Yes but I’m not sure why I do it.

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ihatepickingnames_@reddit

No problem with the balance but flexibility is an issue. I can manage one foot but I usually lean against the bed a little for the other foot. Now, if I’m wearing jeans there’s no way I can bend enough and need to sit down.

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Slim_Chiply@reddit

Probably. If I had to.

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BlueeyedSmirker805@reddit

Can? Yes Will I? No

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SnarkingMeSoftly@reddit

Not right now. I fell off my skateboard doing a sick trick and skinned both my knees. This is absolutely what happened. I did not trip over the damn garden hose trying to wash my car.

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CapitalG888@reddit

Yes. I can also stand from the ground without using my hands. Pretty much any act that people say old people can't do. But then again, I've been health conscious since my early 20s.

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WaitingitOut000@reddit

I can! And I will keep doing so just to know that I can!

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Honest_Performance42@reddit

Standing up? If I can put them on sitting down without turning into a pretzel, I consider it a win.

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No-Sheepherder448@reddit

Can now after gastric sleeve surgery

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No_Bluebird2891@reddit

Yes, and I do it just to make sure I still can.

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tomnevers99@reddit

Wait until you need compression socks. You’ll barely be able to get the darn things on when sitting down. Good times, getting older, good times.

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morrismoses@reddit

I can, but why would I? That is just asking for a faceplant.

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DrunkRaccoon88@reddit

I wasn't. But yoga gave me this ability back.

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RCA2CE@reddit

No

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FlopShanoobie@reddit

Yup. It’s a test every morning. Sock, then shoe, then tie it, all on the opposite foot.

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scarlettohara1936@reddit

Proudly, yes! I've had some issues with my back in the past but have taken up yoga. The stretching and balancing poses have 100 percent helped my body. I actively go out of my way to put socks on while balancing now and again just to test my core strength. Also, I've learned, starting at 50, you should get down on the floor once a day and get back up without help just to keep those muscles strong and limber

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Fish-Weekly@reddit

Can I? Yes. Is it a good idea? No 😀

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StillC5sdad@reddit

God no. That's goofy

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still-at-the-beach@reddit

Nope. But I don’t think I ever have, or tried to.

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TheRealCabbageJack@reddit

Isn't putting socks on while standing up number 8 on the "Identifying a sociopath checklist?"

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lainey68@reddit

I can barely put them on sitting down 🤣

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codemunki@reddit

Yes, thankfully, and I don’t make the “grandpa grunt” yet when I tie my shoes standing up.

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XxThrowaway987xX@reddit

F55. I recently ditched the slide in Skechers for lace up tennies specifically so I could practice this. I broke my knee last fall (while making coffee) and went to PT for rehab. Realized how bad my balance, coordination, and core strength had gotten. It’s important at our age to NOT make things to easy on ourselves.

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mantisboxer@reddit

You guys are sitting down?

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ONROSREPUS@reddit

yes. I still have good balance.

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kalelopaka@reddit

Not since my back started getting bad.

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UnluckyPilot1453@reddit

Yeah but I have to do the figure 4. Leg muscles too strong and gargantuan.

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Kitchen-Employment14@reddit

Definitely yes! I also practice putting my shoes on and tying them while balancing on one foot without supporting myself. This is a great way to stay strong and flexible. An easy daily practice, like taking the stairs instead of the elevator. (For reference, I’m technically either the oldest millennial or the youngest Gen X)

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worrymon@reddit

Can't say that's something I've ever tried to do.

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Q-ball-ATL@reddit

I try this every morning. Some days it's easier than others, but my bedroom is pretty dark at that point so it gets tricky.

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beneficialmirror13@reddit

Yes, and I'm making sure to work on my balance and core strength because I don't want to be a little frail old lady who can't do anything. Yoga daily at minimum. And I make aure to get up from the floor regularly without using my hands.

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BuildingMaleficent11@reddit

I have to wear compression stockings now - ironically, when I was young didn’t get any varicose veins during pregnancy or after having kids - and, that is definitely a sitting down process.

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Justthefacts6969@reddit

Sounds like excessive effort. Sit down, relax, you deserve a break

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OkManufacturer767@reddit

To everyone asking why, it's to maintain your ability to balance. Leg strength and balance is what makes the difference in how we age and even life span. Try it. If you can't, it's time to add it to your daily routine. Yoga and other stretching is vital.

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JulesChenier@reddit

That depends, am I leaning against the wall?

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lovegood123@reddit

It depends on the day

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chairmanghost@reddit

Exactly, today I can't stand while standing up, but yesterday I was a titan.

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non-smoke-r@reddit

It’s def the worst part about getting ready for the day. My left leg give me fits.

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BigAndTall1968@reddit

Still? HAHAHA HAHAHA!!!

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spider_speller@reddit

I do! Not as much the last few days as the barometric pressure gave me a vestibular migraine, but usually it’s not a problem to put on pants, socks, and shoes while standing.

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luniz420@reddit

depends how many of my ankles are functioning that day

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Extension-Elk-1274@reddit

I wanna know how many hops per foot you take before said socks are on?

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WryAnthology@reddit

Not something I've ever done. Sitting is just easier. But I don't have any balance problems, and can stand on one leg with no issues.

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rangerm2@reddit

Do it most days.

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she_slithers_slyly@reddit

Yes. This reminds me of my mother putting on jeans. I have never laid down to zip anything.

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peppermint-tea-yay@reddit

I make myself do that, and also get off the floor without using my hands.

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ItsRedditThyme@reddit

Never tried, because I'm not into personal risk like that. FFS, there's never been a time in my life that lasted very long before I snagged a pinky toe by trying to put a sock on too fast *while sitting*. You saying I should have tried doing that while *standing*? Idiocy.

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OkTax7067@reddit

Not going to find out..😆..ive had enough broken bones...

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OolongGeer@reddit

I don't think I have attempted that once in my life.

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MrBrawn@reddit

This is turning into a "do you wipe back to front or front to back" style post. Except who puts their socks on standing up?

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Deamonchild666@reddit

I do it all the time. I like to challenge my balancing skills. I try to avoid doing it the "easy" way if I can still do it the hard way

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TopCoconut4338@reddit

Anyone who is trying to keep their sense of balance. It’s a common suggestion to older folk to prevent injury

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MrBrawn@reddit

Interesting. I've never heard that before.

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CreativeMusic5121@reddit

Nor have I. I do yoga, though, so I have no balance concerns.

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MacaroonFormal6817@reddit

> It’s a common suggestion to older folk to prevent injury I feel like—at least in my case—it would possibly cause injury. Like, "should I put on my socks safely, or riskily?"

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Judgy-Introvert@reddit

I do it all the time. It’s usually because I’m in a hurry.

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LadybugGal95@reddit

Yes but I have to think/concentrate on it more than I used to.

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biggcb@reddit

I've never done that

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Unable_Pie_6393@reddit

Yes I can. But...no, I shouldn't. I had to replace my ACL recently, I am over unnecessary risas, especially at this age!

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Sympathy-Every@reddit

Only when my back doesn't hurt 😆

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CreativeMusic5121@reddit

Who does that, no matter how old they are?

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Few_Whereas5206@reddit

With difficulty. I rarely wear socks, just slip on shoes.

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Stubborn_Strawberry@reddit

Yes.

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RubyRoze@reddit

Yes, yes I do. Comes from practice in public shower houses while camping. I practice balance when I brush my teeth…standing in tree pose (?).

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MacaroonFormal6817@reddit

> socks on while standing up? I don't think I ever did this.

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doc_witt@reddit

Sounds like a circus clown versus of a trust fall.

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Glittering-Eye2856@reddit

I never could, so no.

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plathrop01@reddit

I never had the coordination, flexibility, or balance to do that in the first place. So nope, never.

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Flashy_Report_4759@reddit

Who does that?

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Ok-Limit-9726@reddit

Last time i did that was 1994! Classic L4/L5 bulging disk

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Monday0987@reddit

Every so often I catch my toe on my clothes when getting dressed standing up and I think "Ooo. That nearly ended badly"

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Kosstheboss@reddit

Why would you ever do this?

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RDZed72@reddit

I dont think I ever could, tbh. 😆

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thejadsel@reddit

Nope, or shoes anymore. We keep a shoe changing stool in the entryway now (no shoes inside country). But, that's mostly because I'm rocking a prosthetic leg these days which limits how far that knee bends, and my balance never was the greatest.

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Hardjaw@reddit

Yes

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Judgy-Introvert@reddit

Yes

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Delightful_Helper@reddit

No . I havent been able to do that for years

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MrsQute@reddit

I can if they're crew length and from really soft fabric like the fleecy ones I wear around the house. Otherwise ......I don't usually try.

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Chauncy1911@reddit

Lol.... no

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Mercury5979@reddit

It was never not a struggle for me. It is a balancing act at age 27 just as much as it is now.

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SbMSU@reddit

Yeah but it’s hard to breathe.

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