Ergonomic Office Tips & Buying Guides

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Do You Need Armrests on an Office Chair?

Armrests can support the forearms and reduce shoulder effort, but only when they fit the user, desk, and task without blocking movement or access.

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How Deep Should an Office Chair Seat Be?

Use knee clearance, backrest contact and thigh support to set office chair seat depth for your body instead of relying on one universal measurement.

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Should Your Hips Be Higher Than Your Knees When Sitting?

Understand the relationship between hip and knee height at a desk, how to adjust chair height and seat angle, and when a footrest can help.

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How Close Should Your Office Chair Be to Your Desk?

Learn how close to sit to your desk so your back stays supported, shoulders remain relaxed and the keyboard and mouse are within easy reach.

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Where Should an Office Chair Headrest Sit?

Learn where an office chair headrest should sit, how to adjust it for upright work and reclined breaks, and how to spot a poor fit.

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Woman reading while seated in a black shell chair at a black adjustable desk, with socked feet near the floor, plants and white walls

Feet Don’t Reach the Floor at Your Desk? What to Adjust

When your feet cannot rest on the floor, check chair height, desk height and seat depth together. Learn when a footrest helps and when the furniture needs a better fit.

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