It can be difficult to find the right sitting position, and there are actually several reasons for this. First of all, it is very difficult to find a good and correct sitting position. Variety is one of the keywords, but there are certain precautions you should take when spending a lot of time in front of a desk:
- Your feet should be placed flat on the floor.
- There should be room for a fist between the back of your knees and the front edge of the chair.
- Your legs and arms should be at a 90º angle.
- Your desk should be 2-3 cm higher than your elbow when your arm is at a 90º angle. Make sure your shoulders are relaxed when measuring.
- Avoid using the armrest if your chair has one, unless you are sitting at a 90º angle. Then you risk "hanging" on the armrest.
- Make sure you change your sitting position from time to time. It may be a good idea to take a short walk or do some stretching exercises if you are sitting for a long period of time.
