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Work Desk Posture and How To Use Sit To Stand Desks

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The perfect working desk posture is something that every worker in the world is trying to obtain. But what is it, exactly? Is it the classic seated position with hips, knees, and elbows all bent to a perfect 90 degrees? Or is it converting your desk to a standing work station, because standing has just got to be better than sitting, right? There is a growing sentiment amongst workers and non-workers alike that the "perfect posture" must be obtained to eliminate pain and discomfort. Furthermore, the phrase that "sitting is the new smoking" promoted by media outlets and fear-based advertising has effectively scared people from assuming comfortable sitting positions and popularized the use of standing work stations.

We're going to put that notion that sitting is the new smoking to rest and show you what the actual perfect working desk posture looks like! In addition, we're going to provide you with some KEY exercises to obtain that perfect working desk posture!

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