Why a height-adjustable desk?
Quite simply: because more and more people work while sitting at the computer, often even over the entire working day. For most of us, this working posture means sitting slightly bent forward at the desk. As a result, we are tense in the evening. We feel the pain especially in the neck / shoulder area and generally in the back.
A height-adjustable desk can easily help.
How does the electrically height-adjustable desk work?
A distinction is made between manual and electric height-adjustable desks .
With manual tables, you can adjust the height either by pressing the table top or using a crank. This can be exhausting and time-consuming, which is not very helpful.
Electrically height-adjustable desks are much more comfortable, making it easy to change your working posture on a regular basis. Every electric desk has either a control panel
with up or down key or a display with height display and memory function to save different height settings.
This memory function makes it possible to set the exact correct working height for different options or people with the simple press of a button.
How high does a height-adjustable table have to be?
The ergonomic height of the desk should be adjustable between 65 and 75 centimeters when seated in order to provide ideal conditions even for small or large people.
- Your upper and lower arms should form an angle of at least 90 degrees to the work surface. The shoulders are relaxed and the upper arms hang loosely. Your feet should touch the floor – or a footrest if necessary – with their entire surface. The upper and lower legs should form an angle of at least 90 degrees.
- Even when standing, your upper and lower arms should form an angle of at least 90 degrees to the work surface. The wider the desk’s lifting range, the more suitable it is for people of different sizes.
- Legs also need freedom of movement. At least 65 centimeters in height, 58 centimeters in width and at least 70 centimeters in depth, so that you can move your legs once in a while.
FLEXCUBE electrically height-adjustable desks have a lifting range of 65 to 130cm in height. Due to the extremely large lifting range, they are ideally suited for people of all sizes.
How do I set the working height correctly for working while sitting?
Simply take the following test of the Technicians’ Health Insurance .
- Sit in your desk chair like you always do. Now first check the posture of your upper body. Are your upper arms hanging loosely? Are your forearms on the back of a chair or desk loosely level with the keyboard? Do the upper and lower arms form a right angle? Then you have already found the right settings for your upper body. If not, move the seat of your chair higher or lower – until your forearms are level with or slightly above the middle row of the keyboard.
- Now check your leg posture. Do your thighs and lower legs now form an angle of at least 90 degrees? And can you put your feet completely on the floor? Wonderful! If not, a separate footrest will help you adopt the correct sitting posture.
Footrest – yes or no?
A footrest can also be useful for a height-adjustable desk
- When you are seated, the footrest supports your legs and helps you sit comfortably and relaxed. This is especially important for small people when their legs do not reach the floor.
- Even when standing, a footrest helps to relieve a leg from time to time.
- The more dynamic you sit or stand, the better it is for your body.
What to look for when buying a height-adjustable desk?
So that working at a height-adjustable desk is really fun and the change of position can be carried out quickly and easily, you should pay attention to the following 8 points when choosing your height-adjustable desk:
There are several factors to look out for when purchasing a height-adjustable desk:
- How easily do I switch from sitting to standing?
The easiest way to do this is with an electrically height-adjustable desk.
Manual cranking can be very time-consuming and annoying. - Does the memory function make sense?
This function enables different height settings to be saved. You don’t have to readjust every time you switch to get the perfect height – helpful for one user, a blessing when several users share a desk. - How big should the desk be?
We recommend a work surface of at least 160 x 80 cm so that the usual utensils can be placed on the table. If there is only less space available for the home office, you can of course use a smaller version, but you should then provide additional storage space. - Are electric writing desks prone to failure?
Your new desk should work for a long time and without any problems. Good electric desks have 2 high-quality, maintenance-free motors integrated in the columns. Our motors are CE certified and we give you a 5 year guarantee on our motors. - How loud are electric desks?
The motors should be as silent as possible, because the surroundings should not be distracted by the setting on the next table. FLEXCUBE electric desks are almost silent with only 39 dB. - How good is the stability?
FLEXCUBE height-adjustable desks are extremely stable even at the highest setting level,
so that you can work safely and undisturbed. Every single frame is thoroughly tested before it leaves the factory. Adjustable feet to compensate for uneven floors should be a matter of course. Good frames should be able to hold up to 100 to 120 kg.
- What do stability and lifting capacity mean?
The lifting force of our sit-stand desks guarantees a lifting capacity of approx. 80 kg. When stationary, the desk can even be loaded with approx. 120 kg. This is also documented by the CE mark. - What is a soft start / stop function?
This function guarantees a smooth, jolt-free height adjustment so that no objects can fall off the desk. - What does anti-collision protection mean?
This function helps to avoid damage or even injuries. In the event of a collision, the movement is stopped immediately and the desk moves back again. This function protects against, for example, that your desk is damaged by objects underneath it or that it is itself damaged in the process. - Cable management
Last but not least, you should think about the supply of the cables. An integrated cable duct is sufficient for the desk alone, in which you can securely and invisibly keep the cable for the desk
. Generous cable troughs under the desk are ideal for safely storing other cables.
How to use your height-adjustable desk properly
Sitting dynamically, standing dynamically, walking – variety is important.
It is ideal to alternate between sitting and standing regularly, preferably every 2 hours. This can be optimally achieved with a sit-stand desk that is adjustable in height. The following breakdown is ideal: 60% sit dynamically, 30% work standing and 10% deliberate walking.
- Change positions 2-3 times an hour
- Stay dynamic in any posture.
- Use the functions of your office chair while sitting.
- Always let the chair support your back.
- Relieve one leg from time to time while standing. A footrest can help.
- Remain relaxed in any posture.
The shoulders should always be relaxed, both when sitting and when standing. - The optimal working day in numbers: 60% sit, 30% stand, 10% walk