5 Ways You're Sitting Wrong at Your Desk - Computer Desk Setup Ergonomics

Here are 5 ways I've improved my computer desk ergonomics.

Sitting at my desk used to be a painful experience. My wrists, back, and legs would all ache day after day. There's a lot of advice from several different sources on proper desk ergonomics but not all "experts" seem to agree, either due to outdated information or just varying beliefs. These are just 5 tips that made a big impact on my own personal experience.

*But always consult with a trained professional if you are experiencing any irregular symptoms or pain.

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[anglegrinder]

When you don't even plug in your monitor so it looks clean AF

[thorjylland]

I know this video is quite old but I just found it today and the part about *not* sitting up straight really helped me a lot. Gave me almost immediate relief to my back pain - so thank you very much for that!

[luukstokhof]

One of my hole fucking year living with pain in my lower back to finally find a good video on how to sit again.
Thank you so much I mean it.

[darwintruong]

Finally I can prove why desk with drawers are a bad choice to everyone

[H.pylori]

I have just discovered your channel. So far, I am really impressed with the content, delivery, and practical information that you teach. Keep up the good work. I think I can improve my posture based on your video, especially the foot rest. After one hour at the keyboard my legs hurt at the edge of the chair due to pressure. Sometimes the nerves are compressed and I get numbness in the lower leg. I am now ordering the footrest as a result of your video. Thank you!!

[vd]

That looks like a really good chair, I like how the padding just hugs your back.

[alanturing]

Well shot, filmed, edited. Always good to brush up on ergonomic considering the amount of time most people spend in front of a desk with a computer

[JanieO]

Thank you so much for putting this out there. I changed the way I was sitting at my desk and holy cow, my back feels better than it has in months. I want to cry! Thanks again!!

[evancardy]

This is the best ergonomic video I’ve seen on YouTube! Never believe anyone that says 90 degrees anywhere. This guy did not he spoke about where your keyboard should be and how bad drawers are. Love this guy I subscribed to his channel let’s see what more he has to share but as an ergonomic and back care consultant for over 10 years this was a good starting point for most people. I give him a solid A as a grade on this video. I’m sure if it was longer and more detailed I would probably give this guy an A+ . For more information on the way to sit see the N.A.S.A. Study on “ Neutral Posture “

[jmhxvii]

This is really helpful, was getting ready to buy a desk and was convinced one with drawers is better. God bless you abundantly.

[Demondante]

3:17 "the unhealthiest part of working at our desk is the fact we are stationary for extremely long periods of time. What's more important is to change it up as frequently as possible." YES - this so much.

as i was young and got into school, everybody said "sit straight and dont move around so much" --- worst advice ever, changing it up actually never gave me any problems - trying to sit "right and straight" for long periods of time started the pains and troubles.

[TheTechVault]

Great Video! I'm happy to know that I have been actually doing everything you are recommending. Makes me feel better that I am positioning myself correctly during my long days at my desk.

[Daegdon]

This is the single most informative video on desk ergonomics that I have had the fortune to run across; I particularly appreciate the wisdom of using a wrist rest at the palms rather than the wrists, and changing things up, moving about from time to time. Excellent video!

[--Paws--]

1:41 Recently bought the very desk featured; * flips desk *

[anavargas]

So helpful! I'm looking for a new desk setup and never thought about the drawers. Great channel!

[ergonomyx]

Thanks for mentioning the importance of switching positions. It's so important not to stay stationary for too long.

[planesarekewl]

Me sitting like an upside down prawn: "hmm interesting"

[sirzackefeller]

The slight tilt has made such a difference in the way I feel after a day of sitting! I definitely used to be one of those people who sit up completely straight. They should really teach this in high school or college haha.

[Mahlaser_]

This has been the most to the point, informative video I've ever seen on YouTube.

[sunvavachi]

This was really good! Very helpful. I am finding my upper back is hurting, nice tips, will try these out.