Top Standing Desk Mistakes to Avoid

Jul 31, 2024   |   Vari Sales Corporation

It's no news that standing while you work is becoming the new normal in the modern-day office. Whether you're working from home, in a corporate office, or setting up a personal workspace, standing desks have become a popular solution for enhancing productivity and promoting better health. However, you may not know that there are wrong ways and right ways to stand.

Continue reading to explore a few common mistakes that you'll want to avoid.

 

1. Standing Too Long

Many people have become accustomed to the belief that, if you own a standing desk, you should be standing all day. This is far from the truth. Studies actually recommend that you work towards standing for two hours in the beginning and eventually build up to standing for four hours a day, alternating between sitting and standing. Too much of anything is a bad thing, so don't negate your standing benefits by ditching sitting completely.

2. Not Having Your Standing Desk at the Right Height

Even when sitting, many people do not have their desks at the correct height for their bodies, but when standing, it becomes apparent very fast when your desk doesn't match your height.

If you're having a tough time getting into the standing routine or feel like your standing desk isn't working its wonders, monitor arms can make a world of difference. Monitor arms specifically designed for standing desks can help you to maintain proper standing desk posture by adjusting your computer monitor height separately from your keyboard height.

Person using standing desk in home office

3. No Anti-Fatigue Mat

If you notice your feet getting especially tired while standing throughout the day, not having an anti-fatigue standing desk mat could be the cause. Having a mat under your feet not only gives you the extra cushion you need to stay comfortable while standing, but also encourages movement when standing.

 

4. Standing Still

One of the many benefits of standing over sitting is the greater ability to move around while working. Having a contoured standing mat or fun music on can help you get moving at your desk and make the most of your standing time.

 

5. Having Bad Posture

Posture is something that is extremely important to our health, yet we rarely pay attention to it on a daily basis. Having bad posture when you stand can really put a damper on your standing time and end up giving you as bad of back pain as you had when sitting. It can also cause a variety of health problems ranging anywhere from general fatigue to constricted blood vessels. 

Here are a few ways that you can improve your posture at work:

  • Stand with your head back and hips upright
  • Find a good chair and have your knees at 90 degrees
  • Raise your monitor height to be at eye level
  • Position your eyes to be 20-28 inches from the monitor screen

 

About OMNIA Partners & Vari

Vari offers OMNIA Partners participating agencies a complete line of flexible office furniture, including sit-stand desks, tables, seating, accessories, and moveable partitions.

OMNIA Partners is the largest and most experienced organization in procurement and supply chain management. Covering both the private and public sectors, OMNIA Partners unites industry-leading buying power and world-class suppliers to offer an extensive portfolio of sourcing solutions and partnerships. Learn more about the contracting process here.

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