3 Position Lift Chairs http://www.usmedicalsupplies.com/3-Position-Lif... A 3 position chair can recline to a nearly flat position as well as every position in-between. You need to be aware the ottoman and the back operate together, as the back reclines the footrest comes up. Of course, the chair also lifts up to provide a standing position for the user. These are motorized chairs that operate on normal household current. The user controls the functions of the chair by the hand controller provided.