[GUIDE] How to Sit in a Chair with Good Posture

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Which is the best posture for sitting at desk all day? If this is a question that has been on your mind, this article if for you.

When you are working a desk job, playing a computer game or studying, you may be in front of a computer for hours. After being seated for a couple of hours, you may start experiencing some pain on the left side of the back, knees, shoulders, and neck. Sometimes, you may feel some tingling on your hands.

All these are as a result of one thing: poor posture.

To prevent pain and ensure your body stays healthy, it’s important to sit in the correct posture. When you sit in the correct posture, you may feel odd or even uncomfortable since the body may not be used to it. However, the effort you make will be worth it in the long run.

Which is the Best Posture for Sitting at Desk All Day?

Check the video below for a visual guide on how to sit in a chair with good posture.

With that done, continue reading for some tips to follow to ensure you maintain the correct sitting posture.

1.      Sit up Tall

When sitting, push your hips as back into the chair as you can. Also, make sure you are sitting in a chair of the appropriate height. Test the chair to ascertain its height.

To begin, have both feet on the floor and the knees just a bit lower than your hips. Make sure both your lower and upper back are supported.

There are many good office chairs with lumbar support available on Amazon.

2.      Keyboard Position

To achieve the right sitting position, you have to position the keyboard correctly. Make sure the keyboard is aligned in the middle of your body. Also, check its height. You want the keyboard to be at a height where both your shoulders, wrists and hands will be straight and relaxed when you are typing. The height should also allow the elbows to be slightly open.

Finally, make sure the trackpad or mouse is near your keyboard.

3.      The Monitor

Your sitting posture will also be influenced by the position of the monitor. Keep the monitor at the center in front of you, just above the keyboard. When seated, the back of the monitor should be about 3 inches above your eyes. The monitor should also be at least an arm’s length from you.

4.      Documents

Make sure your documents are placed in an area where they can be easily reached from your desk. If you are typing some work from a document, place the document directly in front of you to ensure you attain the correct sitting posture. You can also place the documents in an in-line copy stand.

5.      Take Small Breaks

One of the best ways of releasing muscle tension is by taking small breaks from the computer. You should stand and stretch or walk around to release the tension build-up in your body that results from being seated in front of the computer for a long time.

Generally, you should take a 5-minute break every hour, or a 2-minute break every 30 minutes.

When you spend most of your time in front of a computer, your eyes can also strain. To avoid this, you should use an anti-glare screen. Also, take frequent breaks from staring at the computer.

The above is the safest way to sit at a desk while typing on the computer.

If you have a difficult time maintaining the correct posture while seated in front of a computer, get a posture corrector.