TARGET HEIGHT AFFECTS THE SYMMETRY OF THE POSTURAL ADJUSTMENTS AFTER (BUT NOT PRIOR) THE ONSET OF REACHING MOVEMENTS IN UPRIGHT STANDING.

•Postural adjustments symmetry and amplitude during reaching in standing were assessed.•Anticipatory postural adjustments scaled with the target height for both lower limbs.•Postural adjustments were symmetrical prior and asymmetrical after arm reaching onset.•Target heights affect the amplitude of postural adjustments during the movement.•Central Nervous System considers the target height on the planning of arm reaching.