Is It Better to Have Armrests on Office Chair?

2022-09-20
Is It Better to Have Armrests on Office Chair?

Whether armrests need to be installed on office chairs has always been a controversial issue. The party who believes that it is necessary to install armrests on office chairs believes that installing armrests can effectively support the upper limbs of the human body, and can reduce the load on the back. On the other side, those who support the opposite view believe that there is no need to install armrests on office chairs, because workers are prone to shrugging and increasing contact pressure on the forearm when using such office chairs. People who use the armrests of office chairs will habitually lean to one side, which affects the correct sitting posture.

 

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Whether to choose an office chair with armrests, you can choose according to the different usage scenarios. The standard table height on the market is 720mm, and the height of people who meet this specification table is about 6'2. But people who are not within this height range abound. Then they need to use an adjustable ergonomic chair for a comfortable sitting position. The final step in adjusting the office chair is to adjust the position of the armrests, which is the finishing touch.

 

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How to use the armrest correctly?

Adjusting the armrests is your last step in adjusting your office chair. When you adjust the height of the office chair, the position of the headrest, the depth of the seat cushion and the inclination angle of the backrest to the most comfortable position, your hands can be naturally vertical, shoulder-width apart, and can just touch the mouse and keyboard. At this time, you can adjust the height, width and angle of the armrest, so that the armrest of the office chair can effectively support your hands.

 

Do you ignore where the armrests are placed?

Most people tend to ignore the placement of the armrests when they are at work. Under normal circumstances, when the hands are working, it is the most comfortable state to hang down naturally at the width of the shoulders. In order for the armrest to fit the elbow, the position of the armrest should be aligned with the sides of the backrest and close to the backrest. If the width of the two armrests can be adjusted, it is suitable for more people of different body types.

 

The use of armrests also requires skill

In fact, you don't need to use the armrests of your office chair all day. If you have adjusted your ergonomic chair to the most correct and comfortable position, and your workstation is in the best position, when you are using a tablet, e-book, answering the phone, or handing over work with colleagues, you can make the armrests temporarily not work.

In general, you are better off with an office chair with armrests. You can totally adjust it to avoid shrugging. When using the armrest of an office chair, you need to adjust the best position first so that it can be used to its fullest potential.

 

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If you're looking for an office chair with an armrest that's right for you, you'll need to find a professional who can help you. DULE DULE can provide you with a one-stop service to tailor the best workstation for you.


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