Standing Desk Ergonomics and Health Guides
Owning a sit-stand desk is the easy part. Getting the height right, alternating sensibly, and understanding what standing does and doesn't fix is what determines whether it helps.
These guides stick to what's reasonably well supported and say plainly where the evidence stops. None of it is medical advice — if you have a diagnosed condition, talk to a health professional.
7 guides in ergonomics & health
How Long Should You Stand at a Standing Desk Each Day?
General guidance on how much standing time is reasonable per day, and how to build up to it without overdoing it in the first weeks.
7 Signs You Might Need a Standing Desk
Common warning signs from long sitting sessions that suggest a standing desk — or at least more movement — is worth considering.
Standing Desks for Very Tall or Very Short People
What to check on a standing desk's spec sheet if you're outside the average height range most desks are designed around.
5 Standing Desk Benefits Backed by Science
What switching from sitting to standing at your desk actually does for your body, energy and focus — and what a standing desk can't fix on its own.
How to Choose the Right Standing Desk Height
A simple way to size a standing desk to your own height and elbow angle, with reference numbers for common heights and monitor placement tips.
Standing Desk Height Chart for Every Body Type
Quick-reference standing and sitting desk heights from 150cm to 200cm tall, plus why the range matters more than any single number.
Can a Standing Desk Really Fix Back Pain?
What the general guidance on standing desks and back pain says, and what a desk alone can't do — plus when to see a professional instead.
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