Good posture in the Anthros isn't about holding a rigid position — it's about your spine finding its natural S-curve without effort. Here's how to check:
Run through this checklist:
• Hips and pelvis: Weight even on both seat bones. Gentle arch in your lower back — not slumped, not forcefully upright. Low back pad meets your back with no gap.
• Knees and feet: Knees at roughly 90 degrees, feet flat on the floor or foot support. No pressure behind your knees from the seat edge.
• Forearms (if using arms): Resting lightly on the arm pads. Shoulders relaxed and down — not shrugged up toward your ears.
• Screen: Top of your monitor at roughly 2 inches above eye level, about an arm's length away.
The "hard to slouch" test
When your back pads are set correctly, slouching should feel uncomfortable and natural upright posture should feel effortless. If it's still easy to slump, bring the low back pad in a little more.
Adjustment period is normal
If you've spent years sitting in a slumped position, good posture will feel unfamiliar at first — maybe even tiring. This is normal. Think of it like wearing foot orthotics: your body needs time to adapt. Give it 1–2 weeks before drawing conclusions.
Something still feels off? Book a free posture consult.