We like the Uplift standing desk, a FlexiSpot standing desk, and two other adjustable standing desks, with recommendations courtesy of our work-from-home fleet.
Some trends are here one minute and gone the next, but we vote that standing desks still deserve a place in the world of wellness — with one caveat.
Like most things, it may not be all good all the time.
That’s why we’ve chosen adjustable standing desks. We recommend alternating up and down, and even when you’re standing, posture is important. A standing desk won’t inhibit back pain if you’re still botching posture.
Standing is also still considered a sedentary position unless you prioritize movement breaks, or consider other accessories like an under-desk treadmill.
- Experience: We talked to our own remote workforce about the standing desks they’ve used.
- Adjustable: We prioritize standing desks that adjust up and down to support a hybrid of sitting and standing.
- Budget: Standing desks can get expensive so we considered the durability against the cost to make sure the price tags are worth it.
In moderation. While sitting too long is associated with poor health outcomes like heart disease, chronic pain, and weight gain, standing too long is also linked to these things.
The studies vary, but the punchline is to vary between standing and sitting. One 2022 study found that standing 20% of the time was the most beneficial.
We recommend starting there and then increasing, but it’s likely best not to go past a 50/50 ratio (for example, 30 minute sitting and 30 minutes standing).
The most customizable and durable standing desk brand we’ve found is Uplift. Our other favorites are by FlexiSpot and Fezibo.
Since work-from-home culture has gained more footing, there are more and more options for standing desks. It might be best to rotate standing and sitting throughout the day and choose an adjustable standing desk.