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i have established (for me a least) that squatting is one of the natural human ways to sit and that chairs are actively harmful to human health. not the mainstream view but i find it well supported by research and science.
over the last few months i have experimented with various squatting working desks and this current version is now to release candidate standard. i used affordable 'russian ply' (according to the wood yard) offcuts from another home project:rounded edges, sanded, 3 coats varnish (but only the top, working surface).
at 194 cm i'm tall so the squatting desk may be too high for a shorter person.
i squat, squat on a yoga cushion, kneel, crouch, changing positions from time to time. i took months of gradually building more squatting into my day and working habits - rushing changes in our physical activity may result in injury! my other desk is a standing desk, so i have variety lol!
2021-05-09 - beta-1 desk (71K)
2021-05-09 - beta-2 desk (73K)
2021-05-09 - relase candidate 1 desk (63K)
a few links, beware ads in some:
2021-05-09 Sitting, squatting, and the evolutionary biology of human inactivity.
2021-05-09 wikipedia squatting position article.
2021-05-09 is kneelnig and squatting bbetter than sitting? (actionable tips) article.
2021-05-09 squatting or kneeling may have health benefits article.
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