How to Find Your Perfect Aiming Position

Your chair and desk height have a massive influence over your aiming ability. I'll show you how to find your perfect setup while still maintaining healthy ergonomics.

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[StruthGaming]

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[quntum]

Bro, I've spent thousands of hours trying to figure out what the best way to find the correct position is, but using the shoulders as wayfinders is quite creative, thanks!

[Hegericc]

Little tip in the comments: If you happen to have multiple worn mousepads but not an adjustable desk, you can use them to raise the main mousepad to a better position without compromising chair height. I personally have two 3mm mousepads below my main pad.

[iamlamprey]

the neutral shoulders tip is so good, i hadnt realized mine were slightly shrugged this whole time

[daveuerk]

You are really good. Going down ergonomics rabbithole and you gave best and most complete advice.

[adamclockwork]

When it comes to my setup I sadly I am very tall (I am 6'1") most desk here in the US are either very small/low or to big/wide (Meaning the legs are getting in the way for me to sit properly) so trying to find the right desk set up was hard but I op for a Standing Desk which thankfully helped, and while most gaming chairs are amazing any gaming chair I got was to low for the desk so I had to find someone to make my own chair to be able to follow any of these steps.

I thankfully found the right set up but it really came down to what I was given. This could be the same for you but in my way my desk/chair were the issues here not me but I thankfully found out due to this guide.

[ProferoPlays]

I’ve been obsessing over posture ever since I got into aiming. This video is so informative and has helped me achieve my perfect feeling setup. I realized I was sitting with my arms parallel to my desk so I gave up a lot of control and forced my shoulders to do more. Now aiming is feeling better and more comfortable. Thank you for this video 🫡

[SPCxRecon]

I'm addicted to these types of video, instantly subbed once I found out this channel from the kovaaks videos.

[TheMainEvnt]

This is the foundation. Once you get the angle and height right…: you can really start controlling the flicks. Like popping a towel or bullwhip.

[GamingEpisode]

this is amazing, for the longest time ive noticed something doesnt feel right and im over extending or tensing up too much and this is why. I hope this genuinely does help and is not just a placebo as ive just changed it up

[cyberbemon]

I actually ended up buying a height adjustable desk(Ikea one!), seeing as I do a lot of gaming, I figured might as well as spend the extra and get one that helps me setup properly.

[Kosmic]

I struggled with finding that sweet spot for months, thank you bro.

[zyntril]

Man, I've been trying to get this right for days now, but I just can't seem to do it. My arm always starts to hurt, whether it's after a while or instantly. It's almost like there are a few muscles that are super weak or something. I only feel comfortable when my whole arm is resting on the table, but then my wrist starts to angle upwards or doesn't rest correctly on the table when I start aim training. As I continue to aim train, my wrist becomes even more angled upwards. Alternatively, my posture may be compromised and not ergonomic.

[karlivanr]

I would like to say thank you so much for your video. I have overlooked ergonomics for so long after trying so hard to focus on mouse grip and aim sensitivity. Thinking it would be the end all be all to fixing my low kda and fatigue.

My kill average in Valorant easily went from 9-10 to 15-20 and sometimes 25+ a game. I’m so happy not only because it improved my aiming (without changing my sensitivity and grip) but also my posture has improved not to mention my sleep. I’ve been sleeping/waking up so much better now than before. I can’t even remember the last time I had a back strain since watching your video.

Before watching this, I am always slouching since I have a low monitor (the ASUS Vp249qgr has a low stand) which makes me look downward always when using the computer. And my arms were always wide since my chair was too low making my table to be too high. Elevating the books to raise the monitor and increasing chair height worked wonders for me. Thank you so much again!! Hoping to buy an adjustable table someday since I am a WFH employee and I’m on my PC the whole day everyday (from work to gaming).

[RSM]

I have cut off the legs of my dining room table and remove the support bar in the front. Oh yeah... it's gaming time.

[zatozatoichi]

You really could level the camera, but I appreciated the no nonsense, straight to the point presentation.

[andersbjorkman]

I'm built like a human chimp, short legs and very long arms, but thanks to this video and a few adjusments, my posture is now better :P ty

[Simopssss]

I'm so over it bro. I've been trying to get this right for months now, buying multiple desks and chairs. I just cannot get my arms to feel comfortable anymore which impacts my aim really badly. Literally thinking about selling everything and quitting gaming rn. :(

[Sinkatze]

I got a really nice used desk like 10 years ago and a cheap great $30 computer chair even longer ago. The desk is a little too high and the chair doest go up or down (broken) so Ive been stuck in this awkward lower position where my forearms lean upwards leaning on the corner of the table having to shrug to get higher position. Its awful and just got used to this, but now Im really feeling uncomfortable.
The desk is great and I will be looking for a new chair that can go higher to reach that proper spot, Thanks a lot for the video helps very much!

[Loudrik]

Gonna try this! Had surgery for osteonecrosis of the scaphoid (which is a small bone mid road between your palm and your wrist) and since then Im not able to play more than an hour straight because of the stiffness...first 15-20 mins is perfect then any small adjustment turns into me almost smashing my hand on the wall or my keyboard. The multiple mouse pads seems like a good idea too!