One of the best things about using an adjustable standing desk, whether it’s in the office or your hobby office desk at home, is that you get to choose the height. Ergonomics is not an exact science because every human body is different, so you have to figure out what the perfect standing desk height is for you. A height adjustable standing desk lets you crank the tabletop to the exact right height for you based on what you are doing and the position that is healthiest for your legs, back, shoulders, arms, neck, and eyes.
Optimal Standing Desk Height
With an adjustable height standing desk, you can work sitting or standing. Regardless, you want to optimize the height of the monitor relative to your head and eye line and the height of the keyboard for proper arm and wrist position. The monitor should be just lower than even with your eye line and between 20 and 28 inches away from your face. With a straight back, your elbows should hang loosely at your sides, bent at slightly more than 90 degrees, with your wrists supported so that your fingers hang down slightly onto the keyboard.
You have to start by getting the right chair height for your legs, assuming you will be seated. Based on where your elbows hang, seated or standing, you can adjust the adjustable height standing desk to the right level. For a six-foot tall man seated, the keyboard should be about 23 to 27 inches off the ground, for example. Based on that, use an adjustable monitor arm or even books to elevate the monitor to the right height.
Optimal Work Table Height
The type of work you do influences the right height. If you’ll be doing close-up work like building models or examining a collection, you may want the surface to be higher so it is closer to your eyes and you don’t have to bend over. If the work is more crafty, like knitting, and you want to support your arms, the adjustable worktable should be about the same height as a computer desk. If you want to use your work desk for heavier work like woodworking, a lower table is better because it will be more stable and allow you to put your body above the work to use your weight as necessary.
With each of these tasks, you need to evaluate your body and determine the height that allows you to maintain proper posture, limit uncomfortable repetitive motions, and support your limbs.
An adjustable standing desk is the perfect tool to establish the ideal ergonomic height for your body. No matter what you will be using the desk for, you need to understand the principles of ergonomics and how to adjust your standing desk to get the full health benefits.
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