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Your desk is too high if it sits above your forearms when your elbows are bent to 90 degrees. Lower it, raise your chair, or add a keyboard tray. Then sit close and bring your keyboard and mouse to you, so your elbows rest under your shoulders and your shoulders and neck stay relaxed. Any time you raise your Anthros, make sure your feet stay fully planted on the floor or a footrest.

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The missing piece to sitting comfortably all day is your desk height. Here's a quick way to check your desk height. Sit comfortably with your elbows bent to about 90 degrees and your forearms parallel to the floor. Your desk surface should be at that same height.

If your desk is height adjustable, lower it to the appropriate height. If it's still too high in the lowest setting, you have two options: raise your chair or add a keyboard tray. If your desk isn't adjustable, the same solutions apply. Raise your chair or use a keyboard tray to bring the keyboard and mouse to the correct height.

Next, sit as close to the desk as possible and bring your keyboard and mouse toward you. Ideally, your elbows should rest directly under your shoulders while you work. This position allows your shoulders, neck, and upper traps to stay relaxed instead of reaching forward and holding tension all day. Just remember: any time you raise your chair, make sure you also have proper foot support, so your feet are fully planted and comfortable.