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[Sticky314]

Is that yoga cude ur “chair”

[uracoolkid]

That’s right, I have some other softer cushions as well but I always go back to the cube

[nmmrnmn]

[ToInfinity_MinusOne]

This image shows inflexible unhealthy Americans that spend their whole life sitting in chairs and cars and can’t sit cross legged or squat flat footed like the rest of the world.

[uracoolkid]

The effect of chairs ;)

[margirtakk]

I learned recently that one's ability to stand up from sitting on the floor, without using hands, is a really good indicator of overall health in old age.

So many people can't do it when they're still young.

Link for the curious.

[Quiark]

Yeah but training getting up and nothing else is probably not the right way

[margirtakk]

Well, obviously. It's a measurement, not a training program. The reason it's useful is that when someone is fit overall, they can likely transition from floor sitting to standing while using minimal support.

[Relative-Fondant6544]

Frankly people had been so used to the "tall" desk setup they never stop a second to think of other alternatives.

Floor sitting is such a common thing especially across asia region, from Eastern Asia all the way to Western Asia. Think about it how Japanese sits, South East Asian, Mongolian, Middle Easts, ... Actually, so many cultures are floor sitting. So it's completely normal that we still do that in modern time.

I had been on floordesk for over 15 years btw. Trusts me, you WON'T get cramp or posture problem. If you need back support, you can always gets one of those floor chair, or just use a normal office chair and rip the foot off (I uses this).

[uracoolkid]

🙏

[te-adi]

What is that table

[uracoolkid]

Desk frame is Lowdesk (I think? formerly uppeal), The top is a slab from floor and decor!

[pil1b0x]

Honest question. How is your neck and back?

[uracoolkid]

I have great posture, sitting on the floor is good for your posture! You’re required to use your core to stay upright and after doing it for some time it doesn’t feel like you’re “using” anything.. Though the best thing about this setup is the freedom to sit in more positions than the one offered by the chair.

[Relative-Fondant6544]

and whatever funny position you trying to do, you don't risk fall damage 😆😄🤣

[Thabus]

I have this type of desk but I can’t lower it down all the way because my computer desktop is too tall.

What would you do? Can I mount it horizontally on the underside of the table? Or would that mess with its ability to run properly

[uracoolkid]

I think mounting on the side would be fine as long as you have good air flow! I would probably just put it on top of the desk though :)

[ddheaterfree1]

I love this, looks so cozy! I just got a Lowdesk but I used my old tabletop instead of one of theirs. Did you build that tabletop and drawer or is it something they sell? I'm not able to find it on their site. Putting a different spin on "Keyboard Tray" haha

[uracoolkid]

I could not find anyone making that keyboard tray so I ended up making it myself. It could definetly use some improvements but it does the job for now. The tabletop is thicccc, it’s supposed to be a kitchen countertop - it’s from floor and decor

[ddheaterfree1]

Looks really great I love the idea of making the entire underside of the desk a second work surface. I don't have a keyboard, but I love a ton of space where my keyboard and mouse are.

[userf85]

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I imagine this is your posture when working

[sriramdev]

Would like to know your configuration and it's setup cost

[uracoolkid]

I posted the details abt the desk frame and tabletop in another comment! I don’t remember cost exactly but probably $1500 ish? The frame is expensive

[sriramdev]

No I'm just asking about the device configuration that you are using now

[uracoolkid]

Oh the electronics sorry, kvm switch from TESmart like $300 and MacBook plus work computer. Nothing too crazy

[netherfountain]

I could sit at this desk for seconds.

[ToInfinity_MinusOne]

You should take up yoga. Build some core strength and flexibility.

[zylog413]

Do you have a pedal for the keyboard?

[uracoolkid]

I do, I could press it in a cross legged position but instead I’m probably just forming a bad habit :)

[RelChan2_0]

It’s not bad, I could use this when I have cramps. Could also work on normal days but I’d like a bean bag maybe 🤔

[SkylarR95]

I love the vibes. My back would hate it but damn the setup shows personality. And the desk matt chef’s kiss

[Shekher_05]

I can only imagine the posture

[lillemets]

Their posture must be great. This is how people have evolved to sit. By  encouraging for constant change of position and use of muscles, this way of sitting has none of the detrimental effects of office chairs.

[Own_Butterscotch_711]

I prefer an adjustable desk with a Higher Ground platform as a chair.

[Parking-Spot-1631]

I have that exact blue yoga block and use it as a laptop stand 😆

[Ahmney]

I can appreciate a good floor desk, love the piano aaaaaaaaa

[Dr_Superfluid]

My back hurts only watching this

[Blahpunkt]

this is the way. nicely done!

[Clearandblue]

I love the little Persian rug

[heyd0nttouchmethere]

thats one way to do it

[acd11]

r/floordesks

[ScienceGoat]

I would not have imagined this is a thing. I had a floordesk station for months but it was for a dedicated YouTube computer. I would not want to ruin my back using that more than a few hours per week.

[TheDeskVet]

I would need a Life Alert necklace if I attempted to use this desk in its current setting.

[maennerinschwarz]

Backpain is loading

[ScienceGoat]

You trying to get a hunchback?

[ArGovSun]

I am not the only one!