Are Standing Desks Overrated? - My 1 Year Experience

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I think Standing Desks are worth it but some solutions are gimmicky , I doubt there are any real health benefits to standing, and make sure you buy a good chair. A standing desk does not replace the need for a good office chair. Still I really enjoy having a standing desk and continue to use it every day.
The current Electric Standing Desk I'm using from AnthroDesk:
• AnthroDesk Electric St...
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But some others I'd also consider (specifically ones that have a better range for sitting without a foot rest) include:
Fully Jarvis Electric Standing Desk:
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VIVO Electric Standing Desk:
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Some office chairs I like:
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IKEA Volmar • IKEA Volmar Office Cha...
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  • @palewine
    @palewine6 жыл бұрын

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

  • @shoulderBirb

    @shoulderBirb

    5 жыл бұрын

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

  • @cinnamongirl3070

    @cinnamongirl3070

    5 жыл бұрын

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

  • @shoulderBirb

    @shoulderBirb

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@cinnamongirl3070 see: fluff

  • @bennylin77

    @bennylin77

    5 жыл бұрын

    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

    @bryzzers4282

    5 жыл бұрын

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

  • @rogerhom1512
    @rogerhom15122 жыл бұрын

    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

    @BenjaminHari

    Жыл бұрын

    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. :)

  • @frunkchungus
    @frunkchungus2 жыл бұрын

    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

    @niveditasharma1702

    Жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @paulbailey6251
    @paulbailey62516 жыл бұрын

    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

    @thunguyenhuu4092

    5 жыл бұрын

    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

    @tijuanhoward3661

    5 жыл бұрын

    Does standing in one place cause knee pain?

  • @A710

    @A710

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@thunguyenhuu4092 get a fatigue mat to stand on

  • @AO-iv6yr

    @AO-iv6yr

    5 жыл бұрын

    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

    @AO-iv6yr

    5 жыл бұрын

    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

  • @lenhister
    @lenhister6 жыл бұрын

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

  • @johnk3841

    @johnk3841

    5 жыл бұрын

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

  • @contentwh0re

    @contentwh0re

    5 жыл бұрын

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

  • @pierread1011

    @pierread1011

    5 жыл бұрын

    TL:DW ;)

  • @geraldtisch1007

    @geraldtisch1007

    5 жыл бұрын

    What does that mean

  • @contentwh0re

    @contentwh0re

    5 жыл бұрын

    too long, didn't... wread.

  • @AurelTristen
    @AurelTristen6 жыл бұрын

    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

    @somerandomchannel382

    3 жыл бұрын

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

  • @MilquetoastMan
    @MilquetoastMan2 жыл бұрын

    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!

  • @person9627
    @person96279 ай бұрын

    why nobody tries laying in bed setup.

  • @For_greater_good

    @For_greater_good

    6 күн бұрын

    😂

  • @backslashio
    @backslashio6 жыл бұрын

    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

    @HelloDavid

    6 жыл бұрын

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

  • @TvehX

    @TvehX

    6 жыл бұрын

    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

    @vasocreta

    6 жыл бұрын

    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

    @TheLukieBoi1

    6 жыл бұрын

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

  • @eugenezagidullin4893

    @eugenezagidullin4893

    6 жыл бұрын

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

  • @j.delacruzbravo
    @j.delacruzbravo6 жыл бұрын

    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!

  • @suerock1981
    @suerock19816 жыл бұрын

    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!

  • @El_Guap
    @El_Guap3 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @OGtalks
    @OGtalks5 жыл бұрын

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

  • @shadman_rafi
    @shadman_rafi6 жыл бұрын

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

  • @MandyFoxMathsTutor
    @MandyFoxMathsTutor11 ай бұрын

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

  • @Nova7o9
    @Nova7o93 жыл бұрын

    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!

  • @xTempex
    @xTempex5 жыл бұрын

    Does this opinion still stand? _Ba dum tss_

  • @jakeifraimov3430

    @jakeifraimov3430

    3 жыл бұрын

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

  • @unclesmrgol

    @unclesmrgol

    3 жыл бұрын

    See this, written by a doctor: kzread.info/dash/bejne/q5yfy8l6Y5menag.html

  • @rustyyoung7980

    @rustyyoung7980

    2 жыл бұрын

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

  • @TheEvilNickel
    @TheEvilNickel2 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @jackieorainbow
    @jackieorainbow2 жыл бұрын

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

  • @AlexOzer
    @AlexOzer2 жыл бұрын

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

  • @hootinouts
    @hootinouts3 жыл бұрын

    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

    @NathanTheTall

    2 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @JohnPMiller
    @JohnPMiller6 жыл бұрын

    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!

  • @someguyoninternet1427
    @someguyoninternet14272 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @michaellwalker8748
    @michaellwalker87484 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @JaMarrJ
    @JaMarrJ4 жыл бұрын

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

  • @sharifnasser7635
    @sharifnasser76353 жыл бұрын

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

  • @RightFiveLeft

    @RightFiveLeft

    3 жыл бұрын

    wanna see that :D

  • @HolidayInGuantanamo

    @HolidayInGuantanamo

    2 жыл бұрын

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

  • @ashflame6888

    @ashflame6888

    2 жыл бұрын

    LOOOOOOOOOOOL

  • @josher3436
    @josher34366 жыл бұрын

    oh man, finally a quality review of standing desk experience. Really good. Thanks!

  • @QuietMystic
    @QuietMystic3 жыл бұрын

    This was a really helpful and informative video! Thank you for the no-nonsense approach

  • @dominikseljan3043
    @dominikseljan30436 жыл бұрын

    I'm so happy to see your channel growing 😊

  • @mightybanana7960

    @mightybanana7960

    6 жыл бұрын

    Yea same he deserves it !!

  • @sieve5
    @sieve56 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @Zusya363
    @Zusya3633 жыл бұрын

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

  • @mhimhey30
    @mhimhey304 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @gumar_internetova-yan7146
    @gumar_internetova-yan71463 жыл бұрын

    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

    @omegamanGXE

    11 ай бұрын

    how much was it

  • @FrederickDunn
    @FrederickDunn6 жыл бұрын

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

  • @jagattuso

    @jagattuso

    6 жыл бұрын

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

  • @FrederickDunn

    @FrederickDunn

    6 жыл бұрын

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

  • @Dreiiii

    @Dreiiii

    6 жыл бұрын

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

  • @FrederickDunn

    @FrederickDunn

    6 жыл бұрын

    Sounds interesting Dreiiii

  • @Dreiiii

    @Dreiiii

    6 жыл бұрын

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

  • @ibrahims2019
    @ibrahims20193 жыл бұрын

    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

  • @irockluculent961
    @irockluculent9615 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @DanTheMeek
    @DanTheMeek3 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @myroadtours6147
    @myroadtours61476 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @sandralouis6546
    @sandralouis65462 жыл бұрын

    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

    @LinkinPark4694

    2 жыл бұрын

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

  • @leeb0y
    @leeb0y3 жыл бұрын

    Great video, I’ve literally just assembled the Jarvis legs by fully and waiting for my custom desktop to be delivered, so having fun watching an empty frame go up and down 😀 However those cables you’ve got dangling loose were giving me palpitations 😂

  • @hawaiian-cerveza
    @hawaiian-cerveza5 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @tkucey8689
    @tkucey86895 жыл бұрын

    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" !

  • @canalprachamardemeu1599
    @canalprachamardemeu1599 Жыл бұрын

    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 ...

  • @PKTEK
    @PKTEK5 жыл бұрын

    I definitely need one for my next office set up, as long as it can adjust. Like you explained, both are very beneficial. Well done and well said!

  • @cmonsalv
    @cmonsalv4 жыл бұрын

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

  • @sebwojda
    @sebwojda4 жыл бұрын

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

  • @humanityshate3850

    @humanityshate3850

    4 жыл бұрын

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

  • @MC-ny9do

    @MC-ny9do

    4 жыл бұрын

    C- nop. You are

  • @Cortesevasive

    @Cortesevasive

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@MC-ny9do NO U

  • @MC-ny9do

    @MC-ny9do

    4 жыл бұрын

    C- U are

  • @32gigs96

    @32gigs96

    4 жыл бұрын

    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

  • @graphicsociety1
    @graphicsociety14 жыл бұрын

    Excellent video! I just bought the legs and the countertop and it’s working really well. Thank you

  • @cxs240
    @cxs2402 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @serkandayicik3736
    @serkandayicik37365 жыл бұрын

    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

    @yfx100

    5 жыл бұрын

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

  • @DeezoAce

    @DeezoAce

    5 жыл бұрын

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

  • @Darknight526

    @Darknight526

    4 жыл бұрын

    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

    @LtFoodstamp

    4 жыл бұрын

    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

    @Darknight526

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@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?

  • @Kyrieru
    @Kyrieru6 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @godkev
    @godkev4 жыл бұрын

    Really instructive and well done video. Perfecttion. Congrats!

  • @GuniBulls
    @GuniBulls6 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @MrStunnd
    @MrStunnd6 жыл бұрын

    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

    @HelloDavid

    6 жыл бұрын

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

  • @juliebraam5947
    @juliebraam59474 жыл бұрын

    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

    @niveditasharma1702

    Жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @jarredoc
    @jarredoc2 жыл бұрын

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

  • @chronole1118
    @chronole1118 Жыл бұрын

    Watching this was informative, complete with details on what to expect on your purchase.

  • @DavRambo
    @DavRambo6 жыл бұрын

    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!

  • @joechabot2669
    @joechabot26693 жыл бұрын

    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

    @Karim-ik5ij

    2 жыл бұрын

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

  • @nickpearce2968
    @nickpearce2968 Жыл бұрын

    Love the practical advice. Very helpful. Thank you for this information!

  • @GuRuGeorge03
    @GuRuGeorge032 жыл бұрын

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

  • @midkort
    @midkort2 жыл бұрын

    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?

  • @JL..
    @JL..3 жыл бұрын

    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

  • @fenuku42
    @fenuku422 жыл бұрын

    I like how you nail every possible outcome

  • @ujintje
    @ujintje3 жыл бұрын

    Very useful, lot of good points that I havent considered before. Made my desk choosing process much more easier, now I know exactly what to look for. Thank you very much!

  • @jason23549
    @jason235496 жыл бұрын

    Excellent video as always, so thank you for it... Maybe I missed it, but can you please tell me which desktop/tabletop you got from Ikea? I really like the color but want to make sure that the dimensions are all correct. Thanks!

  • @Chill1TeeCee
    @Chill1TeeCee6 жыл бұрын

    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

    @discombobulated9195

    3 жыл бұрын

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

  • @KamendereCZ
    @KamendereCZ Жыл бұрын

    Such a useful video! Thank you for combining information with your experience. It helped me a lot with deciding what type/height I probably need.

  • @ajaychebbi
    @ajaychebbi Жыл бұрын

    Precisely the information I was looking for! Thanks!!

  • @MathusalaTree
    @MathusalaTree4 жыл бұрын

    That note about buying the legs separately just saved me hundreds

  • @art_means_artificial

    @art_means_artificial

    4 жыл бұрын

    no wheels no deal!

  • @profanitytalker
    @profanitytalker3 жыл бұрын

    You know this review is brutally honest when the host leaves his tissue box on the table.

  • @charlies_angels3496
    @charlies_angels34963 жыл бұрын

    For a moment, I thought I was watching a "Verge or Cnet" review! This was such a dense and professional review!! Loved it!! Subscribing as we speak!!!

  • @English_Marathoner
    @English_Marathoner2 жыл бұрын

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

  • @snakeye2669
    @snakeye26696 жыл бұрын

    What type of monitor are you using in this video?

  • @thecasualreviewer2148
    @thecasualreviewer21486 жыл бұрын

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

  • @Maradnus
    @Maradnus2 жыл бұрын

    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

  • @kazuyoshisakamoto4096
    @kazuyoshisakamoto40963 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for uploading a useful video! Until now, when I used a computer for a long time, I used to do a little exercise in my room to recover my waist fatigue.

  • @RecklessFables
    @RecklessFables5 жыл бұрын

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

  • @dustin9258
    @dustin92586 жыл бұрын

    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

    @PeacefulKancer

    5 жыл бұрын

    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

    @thunguyenhuu4092

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@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

    @curtisbme

    4 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @gaston.
    @gaston.6 жыл бұрын

    excellent video David..thanks for sharing! Covers many points to consider.

  • @kcc-karenschroniccorner9432
    @kcc-karenschroniccorner94323 жыл бұрын

    Best review of standing desks I have seen. Great work.

  • @TheSkyweasel92
    @TheSkyweasel925 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @katsoro
    @katsoro5 жыл бұрын

    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

    @WaseemSakka

    4 жыл бұрын

    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

    @Analymous

    3 жыл бұрын

    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

  • @tavamit1199
    @tavamit11993 жыл бұрын

    Great video David. Very helpful and good pros and cons. Thx.

  • @aliberkozderya3112
    @aliberkozderya31125 жыл бұрын

    No nonsense and straight to the point. Very helpful.

  • @ABCboy5
    @ABCboy54 жыл бұрын

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

  • @AnoNymous-dh2sv

    @AnoNymous-dh2sv

    4 жыл бұрын

    no

  • @Applesgosh

    @Applesgosh

    3 жыл бұрын

    it really is worth it

  • @Applesgosh

    @Applesgosh

    3 жыл бұрын

    @X Æ A-12 yep

  • @durantburner7428

    @durantburner7428

    3 жыл бұрын

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

  • @Moochel
    @Moochel4 жыл бұрын

    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

    @WaseemSakka

    4 жыл бұрын

    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_

    @zephyr_

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@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.

  • @lucascoval828
    @lucascoval8282 жыл бұрын

    Video starts and he's already gotten to the point! Well done! 😎😎😎

  • @nicodasm
    @nicodasm3 жыл бұрын

    Best video on the subject I´ve seen so far. Big thanks!

  • @UNLKYHNTR
    @UNLKYHNTR Жыл бұрын

    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

    @niveditasharma1702

    Жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @KDD8
    @KDD86 жыл бұрын

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

  • @HolidayInGuantanamo
    @HolidayInGuantanamo2 жыл бұрын

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

  • @ViralMomentsOfficial
    @ViralMomentsOfficial2 жыл бұрын

    Great video, was looking into standing desks!

  • @yf-zp5zf
    @yf-zp5zf6 жыл бұрын

    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

    @TechnicallyLenard

    6 жыл бұрын

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

  • @TwilightAdvance

    @TwilightAdvance

    6 жыл бұрын

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

  • @byReZio

    @byReZio

    6 жыл бұрын

    Don't make your case a general case please.

  • @yf-zp5zf

    @yf-zp5zf

    6 жыл бұрын

    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

    @jeneralgod

    6 жыл бұрын

    You sound like you lock your knees when you stand

  • @Hashslingingslasher-
    @Hashslingingslasher-5 жыл бұрын

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

  • @patrickhosseini3425
    @patrickhosseini34254 жыл бұрын

    How do you have such an informative video in just five minutes? Great video!

  • @wingsley
    @wingsley6 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @runningcoyote9972
    @runningcoyote99726 жыл бұрын

    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

  • @Omsamara6
    @Omsamara66 жыл бұрын

    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

    @HelloDavid

    6 жыл бұрын

    I agree that is an important benefit but you could also just buy a adjustable sitting desk. Like my Bekant desk kzread.info/dash/bejne/X6KFps5wnt3Haaw.html Though I do wish there were more options out there but I guess these electric standing desks will do.

  • @oh-totoro

    @oh-totoro

    6 жыл бұрын

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

  • @FINSuojeluskunta

    @FINSuojeluskunta

    3 жыл бұрын

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

  • @sebastianomotta27
    @sebastianomotta275 жыл бұрын

    Thanks David for the very clear and helpful video. Has helped a lot. Ciao!

  • @pratyushraizada1472
    @pratyushraizada14723 жыл бұрын

    Thanks David, the video was really helpful and very well done.

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