What is the optimal height for using a standing desk?

How to use a standing desk correctly? When you start using a standing desk, you must determine your optimal and correct height to maintain your best advantage. Otherwise, you won't be able to use your new desk, which is equivalent to buying nothing at all. Some might say the optimal desk height is 80cm (when sitting) and 150cm (when standing), but I would say this isn't fixed. Different people will have different heights. If you prefer, I recommend using a height-adjustable desk.

You need to fully understand and consider the factors between you and your desk. Here are all the factors I need to consider for you:

First, you need to follow the basics of ergonomic chairs to set the height of your standing desk - Before using a standing desk
Using a Standing Desk - Posture Guide

1. A well-designed, ergonomically designed advanced chair allows you to maintain a variety of healthy postures throughout the day and contributes to worker health and productivity.

2. Your neck needs to be kept straight or slightly forward.

3. Shoulders should be relaxed, and arms should hang naturally.

4. Backrest in full contact with the backrest (while sitting in the chair). 5. Elbows and forearms can comfortably rest on the armrests of the chair or the work surface.

6. Your lower back is suited for lumbar support during bending.

7. Tension adjustment allows the backrest to recline easily while providing smooth, even support and encouraging posture changes.

8. Ensure your thighs are parallel to the floor and your feet are flat on the floor or footrest.

9. When pressing keys or moving the mouse, your forearms should be parallel to the floor.

10. The top of the monitor should be at eye level.

11. The screen should be 20-30 inches away from your eyes. The screen is positioned slightly below eye level, directly in front of the worker, so the head doesn't need to turn.

12. When typing or using the mouse, your wrist should be straight, not bent upwards or downwards.

Next, the basics of standing and monitor arm positioning for setting the height of a standing desk: Using a Standing Desk - Standing Guide

1. A height-adjustable desk combined with a monitor arm allows you to maintain a variety of healthy postures throughout the day and helps improve employee well-being and productivity.

2. The top of the monitor should be 0° to 20° below eye level.

3. Avoid locking your knees to help maintain good posture.

4. Feet should be flat on the floor or use a footstool or footpad.

Pay attention to the details of an adjustable desk, and you'll find everything becomes real, useful, and beautiful. Congratulations! When you start focusing on and implementing the points outlined in this article, you've taken another step closer to a healthy life and work. I applaud you and am happy for you. Start using a standing desk now or teach your friends how to use one!