If you spend your computer or leisure time at a desk or table, your hunched-over back might benefit from the occasional standing break. At least, that’s what several standing desk users say, myself included. Rather than spending hours on end sitting down, typing away at my laptop for HuffPost, I can periodically stand and work to ease my back, loosen my joints and combat the stiffness I feel when my posture feels too lax. Paired with a walking pad (like this one), my productivity goes through the roof.
We found a best-selling standing desk by Flexispot that many say has been an “amazing investment for posture.” Some say it helped with their back and shoulders. This desk has an electric panel to move it up and down, a large surface for a plentiful workspace, is easy to install, and feels sturdy and tough in use. It’s also on sale right now for 35% off in white and black!
Installation is easy, according to several user reviews, and only requires attaching the two pieces and plugging the desk in.
The Flexispot EN1 ships in two pieces (free for Prime members, of course): one box holds its metal legs, and the other the sturdy tabletop. The control panel has an up and down arrow to raise and lower the desk, plus four preset buttons you can manually adjust for custom heights. Perfectly sized for home offices and private offices alike, the tabletop itself measures 48 by 24 inches, and you can adjust the heights between 28.9 and 46.5 inches. This desk also comes with a hook for hanging bags and accessories on its side, so you can have even more space on your desktop!
Although the $110 price tag seems like the desk should feel cheap, plenty say it’s far from it, noting that it’s durable, steady when in movement and fairly heavy.
“The desk is sturdy and well-constructed, easily supporting all my work essentials,” says one review. “The adjustable height feature works smoothly, allowing me to switch between sitting and standing positions effortlessly. […] This flexibility has made a noticeable difference in my comfort levels, helping to alleviate the back pain I used to experience from prolonged sitting. I highly recommend this standing desk.”
If you need a companion for your walking pad or would benefit from a standing break while slumped at your desk, consider grabbing this popular adjustable desk at a deep discount. If you need the extra push, read on for more promising reviews.
“Purchased this desk from Amazon two weeks back and it has been a game-changer for my productivity and overall well-being. First and foremost, the build quality is exceptional. The desk is sturdy and well-constructed, easily supporting all my work essentials. The adjustable height feature works smoothly, allowing me to switch between sitting and standing positions effortlessly throughout the day. This flexibility has made a noticeable difference in my comfort levels, helping to alleviate the back pain I used to experience from prolonged sitting. Overall, I highly recommend this standing desk.” — Pranav
“I LOVE my Flexispot motorized table! Fantastic customer service (5 stars for Wendy)! I teach 2nd grade and have been teaching from home. I was sitting at my tiny little desk all day and my back was killing me...that is, until I purchased my awesome Flexispot adjustable table. I have the 48 x 30 inch Flexispot Standing Desk (black)―it is SOLID. I have a ton of stuff on my table top (three-tier paper trays, marble jar, pen holder, doc cam., computer, stack of books, water bottle)―everything stays in place when my table moves up and down. It is also really quiet―I make adjustments pretty often while Zooming with my students (they don’t even notice). Also, the customer service is AMAZING! My first table top arrived damaged (to no fault of Flexispot - it was definitely the shipping company’s fault). I emailed and got a response immediately. Wendy was my rep―she was fantastic! I sent her some photos of the damage and she made sure a replacement table top was on its way (it arrived quick). Not only did Wendy help me, but I received a call back AND an email from Francisco as well. Talk about great customer service!!! I liked the table so much, my husband ordered one for his office as well (now we own two). Also, I am not a tall person (5 ft. 4 in.)―I did a bunch of research, this table top’s lowest position is much lower than many of the competitors (this was important to me). I highly recommend buying from Flexispot. Thanks, Wendy!” — Teachertiff2
“I purchased this desk due to back and shoulder issues. It is solid, sturdy and attractive. It has plenty of room for 2 monitors, 1 laptop and plenty of writing room along with the fact that it does not shake when in motion moving. I highly recommend! Noticed a difference after using for only 2 weeks. It’s been around over a month. Additionally I get compliments on the look and quality.” — Eileen the Queen
“Excellent quality - no chips, no scratches and easy to assemble! I use this with a desktop easel for painting, and I’m surprised how often I change the height while painting. My back is so happy.” — BAS
“The desk on the right. It’s perfect. I got the wider one and glad i did. Its a single piece, unlike some of the others I saw. It was easy to put together but be very careful with the gear piece. Its made of nylon and I did ding it but its still functional. I do recommend a 2nd person to help with assembly though I did do it myself and im a 57 year old overweight female with back issues.
This thing is a life saver. The neck, shoulder and arm/hand pain has been alleviated. I also got a balance board, standing mat and I now love my work space.” — Debster
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