How to Adjust An Office Chair for Maximum Comfort

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How to Adjust An Office Chair for Maximum Comfort

Why is it important to have a properly adjusted office chair?

Having an office chair which is properly adjusted is important in a number of ways. Here are but a few:

  • Improves comfort whilst working,
  • Reduces long term damage to the lower back and posture
  • Increases work levels

What are the most important features to consider when purchasing an office chair?

Most Office chairs will have the basic adjustments such as an up and down gas lift feature and a 360 degree swivel, however there are other features you should look for when purchasing your next office chair.

  • Controls that are easily adjusted from a seated position
  • Both height and tilt adjustment
  • Front seat edge which curved towards the floor
  • Stable 5 point base
  • Wheels or castors that are suitable for the floor of your work space
  • Free swivel movement
  • Armrests that do not interfere with the work station

An extra bonus feature to look for would be a curved backrest or lumbar support to help achieve the correct posture.

How Can I adjust my office chair properly?

In today's blog post, we're going to try and answer it as effectively as we can. Remember, many office chairs are different and so they may adjust in different ways. The important thing is that you are as comfortable as possible whilst you're working. Comfort and happiness = productivity! So, if you're looking for the best way to adjust an office chair, look no further. Let's get started.

How to adjust my office chair for my height?

Diagram Showing to Adjust your office chair for your height.

 

You can easily adjust your office chair based on your height.

  • Align the seat height of your office chair with just below your knee cap
  • Sit on the chair, keeping your feet flat on the floor. Check the clearance between the front edge of the seat and the lower part of your legs first a clenched fist.
  • Sit upright with your arms hanging by your side. Bend your elbow about 90 degrees and adjust the armrest height until they barely touch the underside of your elbow.

How to adjust an office chair without a gas lift or tilt

Not everyone will have a chair in their office that is fully adjustable. However, you can still change the way you are sat to make yourself feel more comfortable. Try using a cushion if you need to be sat higher but don't have a gas lift. Alternatively, you could try using a small box or step underneath your fit to give extra height. There are many ways to adjust your seating position if your office chair isn't fully adjustable

How to adjust an office chair with gas lift

If you're lucky enough to have an office chair with a gas lift mechanism, you'll be able to easily adjust your height! This is important for sitting comfortably, as your eyes need to be in line with the computer screen and thighs parallel to the floor. Sit in the chair and test its starting position. Pull the gas lift lever up to push the chair down. If it won't go down anymore, it needs to go up. To lift a chair up, you need to stand up. If your weight is on it, it won't rise up. So, stand up and push the gas lift lever down. The chair should rise. Repeat the steps until you get the perfect height and position.

How to adjust an office chair with tilt tension

Now, if you've got a tension tilt on your office chair, you're really onto a winner! This is yet another way to keep you feeling comfortable and it's another great way to effectively adjust your seating position. A tension tilt works by allowing people of varying weights to sit in the same office chair.

Simply adjust by turning the knob underneath the chair - usually on the opposite side to the gas lift. The tighter the knob is screwed in, the less your chair will tilt. Stand up and pull it all the way out for a looser, heavily-tilted chair! But of course, you can adjust this until it suits your needs.

Don't forget, these are the instructions for an office chair with tension tilt lock. Some chairs may have tension tilt, but without the knob to lock the position into place!



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