Ideal desk height for a saddle chair

Desk height for a conventional chair is lower.

Desk height for a saddle seat is higher.

Desk heights for saddle-sitting are several inches higher than for conventional seating.

Adjust your saddle seat to the correct height first. After you determine your correct sitting height, raise your desk to a comfortable height for working.

• Your work should be approximately at the level of your elbow.
• Keyboarding tasks are generally positioned a bit lower, and paper-handling tasks are generally positioned a bit higher.
• For visually demanding tasks, for example reading or fine hand work, the desk can be several inches higher.
• For hand tasks requiring some force, for example using hand stamps or stapling, the desk can be several inches lower.
• If your desk is not height-adjustable, you can raise it with bricks or boards or purchase commercial desk risers (i.e. Raise Its or Desk Height-adjustment Sleeves).
• If you work without a desk, adjust your task so that you don't need to bend over at all. Remember also that keeping your hands too high can strain your muscles as well. Be accurate!