Are Standing Desks Overrated? - My 1 Year Experience

[@palewine]

This is how all KZbin videos should be -- dense with information and helpful advice, rather than filling it out with fluff. Thanks for this!

[@sorcererCermet]

it's youtubes fault that most vids are fluff anyways sooooooo

[@cinnamongirl3070]

Or just adding some nonsensical rambling and random thoughts that I have to click through!

[@sorcererCermet]

@@cinnamongirl3070 see: fluff

[@bennylin77]

Have watched video about investing in standing desk or good chair. They just wasted my time. This is the only video gives me so many details also without any meaningless information.

[@bryzzers4282]

Some of the information is incorrect, bare feet/socks are better than a cushioned surface for your posture when standing long periods.

[@rogerhom1512]

One benefit of standing desks is that they allow you to customize the height while sitting. I find that most desks/tables are not the right height for me while sitting. My standing desk lets me set it precisely to the sitting height that suits me.

[@BenjaminHari]

Pretty much this reason!!! I'm not a tall tude at 6 feet (184cm) but I have a lot of experience where some office desks are either too low or too high, with this you can set a height you are most comfortable with. Being able to stand up is just a big plus to be honest. :)

[@lenhister]

Wow you put the TL:DR in the first 20s of your vid? You're awesome man.

[@johnk3841]

We need more of those that way we can decide whether the video is worth watching.

[@contentwh0re]

every goddamn youtube reviewer should be doing this, holy shit. SUBSCRIBED INSTANTLY!

[@pierread1011]

TL:DW ;)

[@geraldtisch1007]

What does that mean

[@contentwh0re]

too long, didn't... wread.

[@frunkchungus]

4 years later and yet tremendously helpful. Thank you for the effort that went into producing this video. It was very well thought out and concise.

[@niveditasharma1702]

Hey Frunk. My name is Nivedita. I see your detailed feedback on the sit-and-stand desk. I am an industrial designer and we are working on a research project which involves making a sit and stand desk. We are currently looking for people who are using sit and stand desks. We are just looking for understanding the pain points of people who have used the product. It would be a huge huge help if you could connect with me and give me some input on your use case scenario.

[@AurelTristen]

I just love walking right up to my desk in the morning (working from home) and getting started. I have a lot of back-and-forth tasks early on, and it somehow helps my energy and focus to be able to just walk away, let the dog in or out for the 900th time, and walk right back to my work. I generally work standing until I'm uncomfortable. Then I lower the desk until the end of the day. I like to end the day standing, normally, which also leaves the desk ready to go for the next day. I know the whole standing desk is a gimmick for most, but I'd never go back. Even just having the option to rase the desk a few inches to adjust to your current posture, or a new chair, is great.

[@somerandomchannel382]

100% agree. A standing desk allow you so much more freedom and it takes less then 20 sec to position

[@Saroku1000]

@@somerandomchannel382 Standing desk + wheels allows even more freedom

[@tommyjones1357]

Your comment is exactly the testimony I was looking for. Thank you for sharing. I HATE sitting around all day. It’s not natural. When has man historically been working while simultaneously not doing anything physically? Computers are for the birds!

[@AurelTristen]

@@tommyjones1357 6 years later and I still have my standing desk (Mine is an ApexDesk). I've got a massive TV sized monitor that's heavy as hell, but things still work. Having a really good chair has done wonders though (Aeron) since it lets you move around more when seated.

[@teacherliriofano513]

Great news ❤ I will follow your schedule

[@paulbailey6251]

I've been using a standing desk for the past 6 months (hand cranked) and it is one of the best, health, investments ever! I am retired and, probably, twice David's age, and have suffered from intermittent lower back problems for at least 10 years now. I have spent for too much time sitting during the past 15 years or so, and that has definitely contributed to my reoccurring back pain. Have tried some of the expensive office chairs but they all involve 'sitting' - and therein lies the problem! I stand during the day and crank the desk down early evening - office hours :) Since buying the desk, I have not experienced any back issues - and it is so much easier to walk away from the desk and stretch my legs and get other things done. I also like that when cranked down, the desk height can be set to just the right height whereas my old desk was never really at the right height. I wish I had thought of this ten years sooner. It won't suit everyone but most people ought to give it serious consideration. Mine was purchased used from a dealer who sells surplus and used office furniture here in the UK.

[@thunguyenhuu4092]

stand to work on computer for 5 minutes make my feet tired and achy, how does it work so well on you to stand whole day time???

[@tijuanhoward3661]

Does standing in one place cause knee pain?

[@A710]

@@thunguyenhuu4092 get a fatigue mat to stand on

[@AO-iv6yr]

thư nguyễn hữu well, some people can stand for a long time, especially when you can lean on the table whilst standing. I have stood at my standing desk for hours, more than 10 hours at a time.. and I feel no pain because I’m not seated (I have lower back pain) and I feel more alert. Not to mention when you are engrossed in your work, nothing else really matters

[@AO-iv6yr]

Agreed. I love standing at my desk so much. Somehow unless I have a chair that is good for my back, I can stand for hours without pain

[@backslashio]

I feel like there is a lot of health benefits to standing vs simply having a good chair and its mainly due to leg muscles & blood flow. But the best idea is to switch between them often as either too much sitting or too much standing has its own disadvantages. An anti-fatigue mat also relieves the pressure from long periods of standing so that's another health benefit. Combine all 3 of those and your body will feel a lot better and less stiff over the next few months.

[@HelloDavid]

Yeah I completely agree! All part of a balanced breakfast. lol

[@TvehX]

So I stand full time at a fixed standing desk. 8-16 hours a day typically. A soft pillow is better than any anti-fatigue mat. Can be adjusted, kicked away, side-to-side, put it under one foot folded over, etc. Also cheap and the outside can be replaced.

[@vasocreta]

Plus, it is important to mention--and this is not a dig at the youth here--but a standing desk is more about the long game and not the most immediate benefits. Younger people may not realize the benefits of standing desks most immediately because their bodies recover more quickly. Where a standing desk shines is when you start using it in your 20's and you DON'T experience the negative symptoms of excessive sitting in your mid 30's and up. Obviously there are exceptions since everyone is different, but an investment in the standing desk now is just potentially saving you a lot more $$ much later on chiropractor visits and other treatments.

[@TheLukieBoi1]

I spend 9 hours per day standing and moving at work. When i come home i wanna sit my ass down, lol

[@eugenezagidullin4893]

Standing does not have health benefits. Activity does. Passive standing increases risk of varicose.

[@xTempex]

Does this opinion still stand? _Ba dum tss_

[@jakeifraimov3430]

My main problem is, standup desks are so damn big.

[@unclesmrgol]

See this, written by a doctor: kzbin.info/www/bejne/r5nOmpp3aJtro6c

[@rustyyoung7980]

Not sure. Going to have to sit on this for a while.

[@j.delacruzbravo]

Thanks for your honest input! I have a motorized standing desk at work, which has basically spoiled me, so now I find it difficult to work from home without the option to stand. I'm currently in the process of converting my home desk to sit/stand. But I definitely have to agree with all of the pros, cons, and general comments you made. I would still choose it again if given the choice. Your videos are so helpful, thanks again!

[@hootinouts]

Great review. When I started out working as a draftsman in the early 1980's we all worked on drawing boards that you could easily raise and lower in seconds. there was a foot pedal that you would step on and that would release a brake that held the table at whatever height you set it at. The only thing you had to be careful of was that the table was biased to raise under spring pressure so you had to make sure you applied some downward pressure to balance out the upward force. It was actually quite easy to raise and lower the board and I would alternate sitting and standing throughout the day. Perhaps if someone wished to explore this type of setup they might be able to find one of these drawing boards for sale out there and modify it to serve as a computer worktable. You would have to lock the table into the horizontal position because they all tilted. You wouldn't want to tilt it accidently and dump your PC and monitor onto your lap.

[@NathanTheTall]

I've used a drafting table like you described. The weight of monitors on the desk aren't nearly as predictable as the large sheets of paper.

[@TheEvilNickel]

Been working from home for about 5 years now. I've had 2 standing desks in that time. One was a desk that you could place over your current desk that lifted your keyboard and monitor up, and the other one was a smart desk from autonomous that had the buttons and presets that lifted the entire desktop. They were pretty cool and it helped me out a lot, but over time I quit using the stand mode because of how wobbly it became. Over time, my sit-stand desk became just a gimmick to show off when I had company over lol. Now I use a regular desk that feels comfortable for me and I often get up and walk around the house to get the "health benefit" and it also lets me get away from my work to give my mind a break which has honestly made it much easier to keep focused on my work. Great video though! In the current youtube world of keeping people on a video long enough to profit, I find that your videos are really informative right away.

[@person9627]

why nobody tries laying in bed setup.

[@For_greater_good]

😂

[@kurogane6896]

I noticed you might be kidding but if you are not, I have tried it for 2 years now, been having health issues, mostly lower back and neck pain due to being still for too much time, I learned that no matter how much you spend on pillows, cushions, expensive mattresses or any other gadgets... our bodies were made to move, not to stay still. This is why sitting, laying down or even standing for too long can mess up with our health. This leads me to think that a good working setup is one were your body moves in a natural way and at the same time it can rest from time to time, avoiding both extremes of activity and innactivity, this way you don't have to deal with all the health issues related to sedentarism and overwork. 😃

[@cravatenoire3269]

​@@kurogane6896appreciate the feedback, but im seriously consideringlower minimum height so that i have the sit on floor option too

[@lberning]

😂

[@dmw3358]

I'd imagined that, but it feels too slothful.

[@sharifnasser7635]

The manual desks are cool. I cut the handle off and tighten my drill over it. Raises in less than 10 seconds.

[@RightFiveLeft]

wanna see that :D

[@HolidayInGuantanamo]

Need video. Go viral while everyone's still WFH. Do eeeet

[@ashflame6888]

LOOOOOOOOOOOL

[@RitaAndrade-q2p]

Hello, I will buy a manual desk too. Does your desk still work?

[@serkandayicik3736]

I'm developer and working 9-12 hour sitting, 3 year ago started venous insufficiency, and my leg color turn purple, im still sitting work 1 year ago, clot(DVT, EMBOLİSM) broke and came to my lungs(Pulmoner Embolism), and I almost died, That doesn't matter, if you are sitting or standing, you dont move 1 or more hour, your blood coagulation slow and that risk.

[@yfx100]

I'm developer myself. Thank you for the information. I'll try to move once every hour.

[@DeezoAce]

wow dude really, hope you are fine now, thank you for the information tho... eyes opening

[@Darknight526]

I remember there was a gamer that pulled an allnighter at his setup and died the following day. He wasn't moving at all and he died. You can definitely search it up as there are numerous news articles about it.

[@LtFoodstamp]

Dude, my best friend was an engineer who died from an embolism. Sat all day. I wonder if maybe he should have just changed careers... And maybe he'd still be alive

[@Darknight526]

@@LtFoodstamp Nah, changing careers wouldn't be the only solution. Did he have an active and healthy lifestyle? Exercise regularly, multiple times a week? Take frequent breaks and not sit on his chair for hours upon end?

[@El_Guap]

You are so succinct! I love the conclusions right at the beginning... and I watched the whole video to see what your thoughts are because I can see you are already thoughtful on delivery of key information.

[@sebwojda]

Dude i have back problem, and i can tell you standing while working helps!

[@humanityshate3850]

Prolonged periods of sitting are directly tied to lower back pain.

[@MC-ny9do]

C- nop. You are

[@Cortesevasive]

@@MC-ny9do NO U

[@MC-ny9do]

C- U are

[@32gigs96]

C- people have back pain because they’re hunched over all the time. The spine isn’t made for it. Standing helps cuz it’s what ur supposed to do, though not while completely still and without breaks. Stop being an asshole

[@JaMarrJ]

Great video, I’ve been a user of standing desks for over 6 years and it’s definitely one of my best investments!! ✌🏾

[@gumar_internetova-yan7146]

I LOVE this Jarvis desk! I've been working in IT for 30 years and working from home for about 20. I've had a LOT of different styles and brands of desks. This has to be my favorite. It came packed extremely well... and it's HEAVY!!! I LOVE the bamboo look and the alloy frame I chose. I recently decided to go standup in my new apartment and splurged on this desk

[@omegamanGXE]

how much was it

[@myroadtours6147]

I've never used a standing desk but I could see the benefit of being able to occasionally stand. Its kinda like taking a long pane ride, you get tired of sitting down for hours at a time. Once you land and get to you destination, everyone is like have a seat, you're like, no thanks, I've been sitting for hours. So a standing desk is seems like the best of both worlds.

[@HowardCharlesUK]

I've got a table-top riser style one. I've had it a few months, and to be honest nowadays I barely stand up with it...

[@FrederickDunn]

Those are all some very very good points! I really appreciate this video presentation... shopping around for the right desk!

[@jagattuso]

Frederick Dunn Have you checked out StandUpDesks.com? You can custom design your own desk from about 50 designs.

[@FrederickDunn]

Those look very nice Jim! Thanks for sharing that link... I'm still looking for one :)

[@Dreiiii]

I found some great ones with ergonofis. Honestly, best freaking desks in north america

[@FrederickDunn]

Sounds interesting Dreiiii

[@Dreiiii]

My pleasure ! I was honestly surprised how they were able to add some design to a normally fad product.

[@JohnPMiller]

Excellent video! I agree on all points. I bought an IKEA manual sit/stand desk, because I had read reviews indicating the IKEA electric version is unreliable. My manual desk has been very sturdy (no wobbling even in the "standing" position), but I raise and lower the desk much less often than I would had I bought the electric version. One thing I haven't seen in any of the reviews (including yours) is how convenient it is to raise the desk when you are working on your computer or printer down below. I raise mine whenever I clean the dust filters. Also, for anyone with "well-fed" cats that like to jump on your desk, you may want to think twice about getting a sit/stand. Once again, great job on the video!

[@RitaAndrade-q2p]

Hello. The desk still works? I want to buy a manual desk too, but I'm wondering if it last longer than the electric one.

[@JohnPMiller]

@ Mine is still working great. I've gotten used to standing most of the time, so I leave it up most of the time now. I bought one for my son, and his still works too. Electric is certainly more convenient, but I'm happy I went with (two) manual desks. I hope yours will be as reliable as mine. I'm standing in front of mine as I write this.

[@RitaAndrade-q2p]

@@JohnPMiller thank you very much 🤗🙏

[@DanTheMeek]

I've personally used three different kind of standing desks, and while the $2000+USD electric desk I used was nice, and certainly better then the slow crankers, I significantly prefer the table top risers. They're actually the quickest to change position of the 3, can fit in any space, can be used with a desk I already like, can move easily should you need to switch desks, and in many cases they actually increase your desk real-estate with multiple levels. They're also something like 2000% cheaper then the electric desk, which honestly is their biggest advantage over the electric ones, but even if they cost the same I think I might still like my table top riser better. Anyway, to each their own, great video.

[@someguyoninternet1427]

Even after 4 years, this video was incredible. I'm planning on buying my own desk like yours in a couple of months and this is the one. Thanks for your honest review.

[@juliebraam5947]

The key is height adjustability. Most fixed desks are designed at a height (typically 29”H) that are only ergonomic for a small percentage of people’s heights, so it’s often too low for most people. For example, before I had my height adjustable desk, I was adjusting my task chair so that my elbows were bent at 90 degrees (as recommended), but that meant my chair was too high off the ground so only my tip toes were touching the ground (not at all ergonomic). Yes, height adjustable tables (standing desks) were designed for folks to take a break from sitting for so long, but they were also designed to accommodate the broadly varying body types of most workers. Thanks for sharing your experience! I’m a certified commercial interior designer and some of my clients often want to forgo height adjustable desks to save money. They’ll claim that their employees wouldn’t ever stand while doing their work, but that’s not the sole purpose of height adjustable tables so it’s a bummer when they can’t see the additional benefits.

[@niveditasharma1702]

Hey Julie. My name is Nivedita. I see your detailed feedback on the sit-and-stand desk. I am an industrial designer and we are working on a research project which involves making a sit and stand desk. We are currently looking for people who are using sit and stand desk. We are just looking for understanding the pain points of people who have used the product. It would be a huge huge help if you could connect with me and give me some inputs on your use case scenario.

[@MilquetoastMan]

Definitely deserve more subs! This video is well paced and has great video/audio quality! Lots of useful information and no droning on about useless/unimportant information! Great job!

[@OGtalks]

Just subscribed because that was one of the best reviews I’ve come across in a while ! Keep up the good work !! 👌🏼

[@cxs240]

Thinking about to get one recently. Thank you for the review and the comments in below also help me to make the decision too. Thank you all.

[@Kyrieru]

I have the same standing desk. The benefit of being able to micro adjust the height for things like typing VS using a drawing tablet can't be overstated. I'd get one even if I wasn't going to use it for standing.

[@hawaiian-cerveza]

Nice review. I was recommended to get one from back problems from sitting too much and studying. I am also a kinesthetic learner so standing will allow me to move more to help me retain what I'm studying. But thanks for the review.

[@MathusalaTree]

That note about buying the legs separately just saved me hundreds

[@NikkiForova]

Hey David, many thanks for making this video. It was fun to watch it, saved me some good portion boring reading. :)

[@MrStunnd]

I built the exact same desk setup as yours after seeing your video months ago. Best investment I ever made. The IKEA walnut tabletop is beautiful, and very spacious. The sit to stand legs are perfect also. I've offered to build the same setup for a few of my friends who loved it when they saw it. Only took me about 1 hour total once I had everything.

[@HelloDavid]

Glad you're enjoying it. That's awesome you're helping to build the desk for your friends too

[@joechabot2669]

When I stand at my standing desk, I jog in place over the course of the day for just about any reason...waiting for Word to load, waiting for the portal to open, during conference calls, and waiting for blah blah blah. The result, when I stand, by the end of the day I have typically between 5k to 7k steps already mashed out. When I sit all day, I am lucky to hit 1k. I think the key is to remember any "non-activity" sitting or standing is likely not beneficial. Keeping your blood flowing and body moving is obviously optimal. Prior to getting a standing desk, I was pushing towards 220 at 5"10 and my blood work was in the pre-diabetic range and my cholesterol had started eeking up significantly year on year. I was also gaining about 5 to 8 pounds a year and had awful back pain. Post getting a standing desk, all numbers have been creeping down without drastic changes in my lifestyle or diet. For me the proof is in the pudding, standing up daily and staying on the low to moderate activity scale has made a significant difference. It's said that you burn 45 more calories an hour standing vs. sitting which is supposedly the equivalent calorie burn of running 10 marathons in a year (remember, that is not the same as saying "it's like running 10 marathons a year"). If true, that's over 16k extra calories burned in a year. If anything, that should help with trying to slow the gain we experience as we get older.

[@Karim-ik5ij]

Why don't you get a treadmill that fits under the desk

[@michaellwalker8748]

Damn. This was super well done: informative, concise, speaks to the concerns I actually have without highlighting features that ultimately don't matter. Good job, sir.

[@jmoz]

As a man with previous back issues and constant niggling problems, balance and dynamic change is key. Switching multiple times a day whilst also moving around and stretching will really help. Looking to get one of these for next job.

[@katsoro]

I work a job that requires standing for 7 hours a day and the health benefits from standing for hours on end are not real, trust me. If you start getting sore from sitting go take a 2 mile walk, walking is actually relay good for you, unlike standing.

[@WaseemSakka]

No one says to stand for 7 hours -- that's why these desks are sit + stand. It's good to alternate (How often is up to the individual)

[@Analymous]

I used to think that too when I did grocery clerk. Feet and lower legs always hurt. So I got an office job. Now I’m having major back and neck pain all the time. I prefer to go back to standing

[@HolidayInGuantanamo]

David Zhang you da MVP. Good info, respects viewers time, no padding out for ad views. All KZbin channels, do what this dude is doing.

[@tkucey8689]

Great video, thank you for all the tips and research that you've done. I have to say if you are finding a desk too tall sitting when you are 5 foot 7 then I might just skip the idea entirely at 5'2" !

[@MandyFoxMathsTutor]

Thank you very much for taking the time to make this video! Hugely helpful!

[@DavRambo]

I'm glad you addressed the minimum height. I'm nearly 6ft, and would need a 25 to 26" desk for proper posture. The standard 30 to 31" non-adjustable desks are outrageous!

[@randercommander]

I am online English Tutor for students in China. I teach from 11pm to 7am. I prefer sitting down while teaching, but then I stand up for classes when I’m sleepy. Even though I don’t stand for the entire 8 hours, it’s nice to at least have the option to stand, especially when I really need to get up but don’t have time for a stretch break.

[@JL..]

Honestly I've never thought I'd need a standing desk, but it was SO AMAZING to use it at my office for a previous job - LOVED it, and I found myself really missing it and wanting/NEEDING one at my next office/job. It's especially great when you're trying to work after coming back from lunch. Either from a full stomach, or just the food coma around 130-230PM. Helps me so much in not feeling too bloated and/or focus better. Or just not the best office chair or having sat for too long over too many days - if you don't have much time being active outside of work. Standing up around 3-430PM. I would usually stand for 40min-1hr (1hr or 1hr+ in office, so it doesn't seem like I'm using the standing desk for fun lol, but its not tiring at all, in fact I enjoy it, just shift my weight between each leg every now & then, and feel much more refreshed with my blood flowing when I sit down after that) Can't imagine using one at home though, having things on my table - unless its a separate office desk and you work from home most of the time, then if you can invest, I can bet it'll be put to great use - even more than in office since you can get restless at home

[@ОксанаЗакорчемна-в4ж]

Thanks for advice. We have bought a good desk using this video.

[@AlexOzer]

One of the only actually great standing desk videos on KZbin. Lots of things I hadn't thought through all the way, the Ikea countertop idea is brilliant too.

[@ABCboy5]

Got a standing desk recently, it's amazing, should've had it years and years ago. Don't consider it, DO IT.

[@AnoNymous-dh2sv]

no

[@Applesgosh]

it really is worth it

[@Applesgosh]

@X Æ A-12 yep

[@durantburner7428]

Lad, the Ikea Idasen no sit/stand is $299 and sit/stand is $599. You think it is a $300 feature?

[@meuhey]

3:34 table length , width & weight plays big role with wobbling on these

[@shadman_rafi]

Your channel, videos and setup - all are pretty clean and satisfying. 🙂

[@nitanice]

Thanks for your insights! In another life, I was a bartender standing for eight hours + per day. It helps if you have a box or ledge or something about a foot high to rest one foot on to shift your weight from leg to leg when standing makes your legs or feet tired.

[@TheSkyweasel92]

Standing desk health benefits are debatable? Umm no... Sitting all day simply is not good for your body. It tightens your hip flexors and weakens your glute muscles over time. Granted having excellent posture, vs. Slouching makes a huge difference.

[@GuniBulls]

Also really loved the tip on the shoes instead of the mat. I use to have a stand up desk at work and the mat was helpful for leg fatigue, however it was realllly annoying having to always move it. So I love the idea of the sandals instead.

[@dominikseljan3043]

I'm so happy to see your channel growing 😊

[@mightybanana7960]

Yea same he deserves it !!

[@sandralouis6546]

Great video! My experience with standing desks has been awesome so far. I got back pain from long desk hours and I bought FlexiSpot desk a while ago, it is definitely helping me a lot.

[@LinkinPark4694]

nice! which model did you buy? I’m thinking of getting the E7. Worth it?

[@yf-zp5zf]

I've switched to standing desks for over 3 years already. Please, don't just stand for hours. It slowly kills your knees, literally. You have to use a treadmill or something similar that allows you to slowly walk. Otherwise, just keep sitting. Your back, although it may be tiring after many hours of sitting, will resist much more than your knees. I'm having problems now, and I never had any on my knees, ever. Be careful people.

[@TechnicallyLenard]

The whole standing desk thing is a big trend anyway... Over hyped.

[@TwilightAdvance]

1-3 minutes of exercise after every hour will fix most issues with sitting.

[@byReZio]

Don't make your case a general case please.

[@yf-zp5zf]

byReZio I'm just giving people my experience and some logic. Human body was not made to sit nor stand without moving for hours. So if you could combine a standing desk with a treadmill, which will allow you to slowly walk and thereore to grease your joints, that will always be reducing joints degeneration.

[@jeneralgod]

You sound like you lock your knees when you stand

[@ibrahims2019]

I never leave comments, but this was the most precise informative video about a product I've ever seen. You considered every variation or issue. Thanks

[@UNLKYHNTR]

We recently bought a standing desk for my girlfriend, because she works from home. The biggest reason for it was the walking pad we bought. Now she can move and get like 30k steps while working. Her backpain went away, even though she has a pretty high end office chair. Standing desk basically changed her whole work life

[@niveditasharma1702]

Hey UNLKY. My name is Nivedita. I see your detailed feedback on the sit and stand desk. I am an industrial designer and we are working on a research project which involves making a sit and stand desk. We are currently looking for people who are using sit and stand desk. We are just looking for understanding the pain points of people who have used the product. It would be a huge huge help if you could connect with me and give me some inputs on your use case scenario.

[@suerock1981]

David, you addressed all of our concerns for a stand/sit desk in one short , well spoken video. We look forward to watching more of your reviews if you should post any. Thank You for sharing!

[@RecklessFables]

Being able to stand up for 15 minutes out of each hour has been great for my back.

[@wingsley]

Thanks to David Zhang for this informative and important video. My opinion, FWIW: I think sit/stand lift desks are a good idea if you can afford them. The Wirecutter (a product review service of The New York Times) has a pretty good article on them in their office furniture section. In my personal experience, sitting behind a computer for too long increases the likelihood of not only discomfort, back pain and legs/feet "falling asleep", but also contributes to drowsiness and a feeling of chill in the wintertime. I think it affects blood flow/pressure. Premium office chairs alone cannot remedy these issues. Ideal solutions must include (and budget for) a quality office chair and sit/stand desk.

[@thecasualreviewer2148]

I've had one for a while. I works. Less distractions & I stay awake.

[@Zusya363]

This is the most helpful advice I have received in weeks of deciding whether to get a standing desk and what to consider.

[@sieve5]

Thanks for the very quick summary, It gives me a good idea of your thoughts but I stayed for the video since I wanted to know more.

[@Nova7o9]

Your advice is so relatable! And therefore actually helpful. I've been shopping for a desk for a while and I've finally decided to go for it, you really helped me a LOT. :) Thank you!

[@Omsamara6]

IMO the biggest benefit of a standing desk comes from the benefit of height adjustment. Desks with a static height will almost never match the appropriate sitting height for a person. The reason I'd look to buy a standing desk isn't for the benefit of standing but for the benefit of being able to adjust the height such that it fits me. Thoughts?

[@HelloDavid]

I agree that is an important benefit but you could also just buy a adjustable sitting desk. Like my Bekant desk kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y5-0dZ9to9-Ub6s Though I do wish there were more options out there but I guess these electric standing desks will do.

[@oh-totoro]

You do realise that 99% of office chairs have an adjustable height?

[@FINSuojeluskunta]

@@oh-totoro If you're tall like me the "right" height has my knees up against the top of the desk...193cm

[@canalprachamardemeu1599]

David, thank you very much, this was the perfect size between cold hearted analysis and a bit of "personal opinion", showing ans saying exactly what I needed ... So Congratulations!! Made me also have a look at other videos from you ...

[@Moochel]

Problem I have is every time I go for a 5 10 min walk after ages sitting my boss goes looking for me/asking colleagues where I am.

[@WaseemSakka]

You hav a bad boss, switch jobs. Anyone who cares about time at desk and not output (and not caring about employees' well being) should be avoided.

[@zephyr_]

@@WaseemSakka Yes, I second that comment, such micromanaging never ends well. I used have the same then changed jobs - my new boss is like take frequent breaks if you wish, as long as the work gets done I don't care , that is a good boss in my opinion.

[@heritic1hero]

Moving my speakers off my desk was an excellent choice! Sound in room is more full and stereo values more dramatic. Plus, it's a good little adventure to optimally place those suckas perfectly and/or create a mini-stand.

[@midkort]

I'm considering getting one of these. Two questions if you don't mind: 1) How wide is the desk in this video? 2) In your experience, does a larger desk (top) cause more wobble?

[@GuRuGeorge03]

the first review ive seen on standing desks that isn't just trying to sell me something. u r amazing

[@KDD8]

0:28 When you go from CS:Go to DJ Zhang

[@nick_UponTheFallen]

That desk you used in the demo has an obnoxious motor whine, I purchased a Titan Brand that has dual motors and is much much more quiet, I recommend it to anyone who needs or wants a more silent solution for in home or office. Great video.

[@dustin9258]

I have a tall office chair/foot rest and a fixed standing height desk at work and i definitely don’t want to go back to a sitting desk. Having the option to stand is very nice although I would agree 80% of the time I do choose to sit.

[@PeacefulKancer]

I sit probably 90-95% of the time, but sometimes it is super nice to just stand and do some things. Especially if you are using the computer as reference and will be coming and going.

[@thunguyenhuu4092]

@@PeacefulKancer sit to work for an hour nonstop i still feel ok, but just stand for 5 minutes make my feet tired and achy so bad. that's why i dont like stand desk even though it help sometime.

[@curtisbme]

I'm closer to 80% of the time I prefer to stand. And while I hate to only have one option, I'd chose standing desk because I can get a high chair. I never sit all the way back and perfectly straight in a chair so perfect ergonomic options for chair don't matter much to me.

[@jackieorainbow]

I really like the stair stacked pics on your wall! Very informative, thank you!

[@cmonsalv]

Impressive video; to the point; great details, pragmatic; thanks dude!!

[@lynleyshanahan9755]

Thanks so very much. I found it really useful as I am buying one for my son who is studying coding and programming and needs to be able to stand. But, I suffer chronic pain, and sitting hurts me for too long, so I really need to be able to stand as well. In everyday life I have to sit, then stand for a while... Great tips. Thanks so much

[@laos85]

Sitting makes me felt like half dead person. I exclusively standing most of the time. And it feels good. Never would go back to sitting again.

[@Dankstv]

sitting is for peasants

[@cmxpiipl]

@@Dankstv I usually just lie on the ground in fetal position, like a nobleman.

[@Dankstv]

Tuukka Terämaa as you should. a true white knight

[@mhimhey30]

First time watching your video. Nice info, not boring and too much info that helps your viewers esp those who’s looking for this kind of stuff. Thanks.

[@Hashslingingslasher-]

dude wtf that has to have been the best review iv ever watched

[@jarredoc]

this is one of the best youtube videos i’ve ever watched. this is a perfectly crafted film.

[@ZealousPumpkinTV]

Helps me keep focus on my work, *Stares at the neighbor through the window for 10 seconds* xD

[@hanchusun4531]

same here!

[@English_Marathoner]

I've ordered a standing desk recently. This video is helpful for me. Thanks.

[@johnparrott2891]

I built desks out of 2x4's, one standing and one sitting. Then I walk around when I am bored

[@palereaper]

you should show them on a video

[@irockluculent961]

Thank you. This video was packed with useful information; the opinions presented seemed reasonable and thoughtful; the length of time was just right; the look and sound were appealing. This is a good service to other people seeking such information.

[@juniversec]

Exactly my experience after using a electric desk from 1 year.

[@superseiyan]

Do you prefer 24” or 30” depth?

[@Maradnus]

Exquisite review mate! I’ve been looking at getting a standing desk for the longest of time but when you said that you sat 80% of the time that just told me I need to spend more time doing other things in my life than sitting at my desk,thank you! I have the Herman Miller Embody and Aeron chairs & i still get figity.. cheers

[@runningcoyote9972]

this is my dream about 5 years ago. but nobody listen to me. would you make a tutorial how to create this kind of desk, cheaper ? like using a jackscrew if possible

[@AnthonyCarrTV]

Thanks David Zhang - you brought up many points I had not considered.

[@careair5516]

This is a good health choice. Or simply just a change of physical environment. But I guess a motorized is a little too extravagant.

[@seanojha5784]

I have a pneumatic standing desk - bought it a few months back, has been one of the best purchases for my home office. Highly recommend.

[@snakeye2669]

What type of monitor are you using in this video?

[@phenomanII]

I never understood everyone switching to standing desks, especially programers and people with similar jobs. People with factory jobs or convenience store cashiers have a ton of issues after years of standing for hours at a time. Sitting might not be great, but you won't get varicose veins nearly as fast.

[@sharinglungs3226]

motorbiker46 it just shows too much of one thing is bad. Variety is the key and a standing desk gives that option.

[@stopthrm]

its a horses for courses kind of thing, not a magic solution for all that ails you.

[@AxelAlexK]

I bought an electric motorized standing desk few years ago for around $350. Very happy I did. Electric motorized standing desk are around the same price as regular desk now so I really see no reason why everyone wouldn't buy one so that you'd have the option to stand, even if you don't stand that much. I'm like you, I sit most of the time but I like being able to stand when I feel like it or my back or lega are hurting.

[@imthatguybrandon]

I was interested in this video but as a medical student you completely stopped me from continuing at 0:16 that health benefits of standing are debatable. I’m sorry, but the benefits are night and day. Please do some research before you start talking about things you know nothing about. The amount of misinformation is insane.

[@vasocreta]

I wouldn't call them night and day. Harvard Health contests the scope of the benefits to be had. Being stationary is being stationary and, whether standing or sitting, not moving for long periods of time does not benefit the human body. And one doesn't need a medical degree to know that.

[@beforeandafterphotos]

​@@vasocretaHarvard also can't tell you what a woman is so.....

[@MagoMakes]

This was really well done. Not a shill, informative, balanced and helpful. Thanks, dude!

[@Chill1TeeCee]

what is that feet roll thing? I always looked for something I can get my feet on (other than my wall and leaving dirt over time)

[@discombobulated9195]

Its looks like the lower back rest you get with gaming seats

[@aliberk3112]

No nonsense and straight to the point. Very helpful.

[@assettocorsageneral4521]

"Fairly affordable at $9." you mean $90? 4:53

[@bassicallyandre]

That's what I heard too

[@PatelKai]

Herbert N he didn't say 90. He said nined dollars like a mix between 9 and 90

[@lilianzhu9669]

Actually, there are some table tops around 9 dollars at ikea. Maybe a bit more like 15 I’m not sure, but they are that cheap.

[@nguyentminh]

Your review is still valid today, as from someone who's been looking standing desks.

[@NightWLKR1]

I got an ad for ergo tables before this lol

[@bipbong2906]

Coffee House Media same lmao

[@BronkBuilt]

Thanks for the input and advice. I think I may try my hand at building one. I work from home so motor noise should not be a factor.