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I got comfy with standing at 5'9" 160 pounds. My squat was 150 x 12 reps, deadlift around the same. I use only the coffee table, no DIY keyboard add on. I have a laptop at the far end of the table from me, hands stretched out, leaning on desk. I stand on hard wood floor in slippers or sneakers. I change posture and foot position often. Don't need to think about it. And I don't stand all the time, maybe 6 hours a day.

Some people get a special mat to stand on, say you really need it.

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Thanks Detrus, good to hear input from someone of similar size/shape/fitness etc. Hardwood floor? Blimey, I think that would kill me.

Should I try standing desk again I think I'll take your advice and get the special mat. Also, reducing my standing time would be an improvement

I recently got a very nice motorized standing desk. It definitely helps to be able to lower it and sit when I get fatigued, though after having it for more than a month, I find I spend most of my time standing now.

I have polished concrete floors in my apartment. Concrete is VERY hard and very fatiguing to stand on for long periods. I got a large cork mat (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001QGYIDW/) to stand on which makes a big difference -- I think standing on something too spongy is just as bad as standing on something too hard. Many of the commercial standing mats looked too soft.

I'm also in very good physical shape (I routinely squat more than my body weight of 180), but there is an adjustment period when you go from sitting all day to standing. Taking frequent breaks is key -- every hour or two, sit or walk around for 10 or 20 minutes.

Yea, for me standing desk feels like a must. If I am living in computer land for long periods I'll get lethargic and unproductive sitting. I don't do cardio, only strength training. Got my deadlift at 340 lb now but probably can't run 5 minutes.

So if you feel fine with your level of exercise and sitting don't sweat it.

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