Months of remote work back pain pushed me to build a DIY standing desk

I used spare wood and adjustable legs to make a desk that fits my space perfectly. My posture improved instantly, and I'm way more productive during the day!

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morgan.felix4h ago

How did you attach the legs to the wood top? I did something similar with cinder blocks and a door slab (sounds weird but it works). Getting off my feet and moving around on calls made the biggest difference.

parker_torres33h ago

Building your own desk really makes you focus on how you use the space, like @morgan.felix said about moving on calls. Most people just buy a standing desk and stand still all day, but that can cause new problems. Setting up your own lets you plan for shifting weight or even adding a stool for half-standing. It's more about building movement into your day, not just replacing sitting with standing. That kind of thinking can help avoid getting stuck in another bad posture.