when you’re sitting at your workstation, your hips should be

When you’re sitting at your workstation, your hips should be slightly higher than your knees , with your thighs sloping a bit downward instead of perfectly horizontal or tilted up.

Ideal hip position at your desk

• Aim for your hip joint to be just a couple of inches higher than your knee level so your thighs angle slightly down toward the floor.

• This usually creates an open hip angle greater than 90 degrees, which can reduce pressure on your lower back and help you sit more upright.

• Your thighs and hips should still feel well supported by the chair seat, without sharp pressure at the back of the thighs.

Quick setup checklist

• Adjust chair height so:
  • Hips slightly higher than knees.

* Feet rest flat on the floor or on a footrest if needed.

• Keep:
  • Elbows about 90–120 degrees with forearms roughly parallel to the floor.

* Back supported by the chair’s backrest, especially in the lumbar region.

Why this hip position helps

• Slightly higher hips encourage a more neutral pelvic position, which supports the natural curve of the lumbar spine.

• A too-low hip position (hips below knees) tends to tilt the pelvis backward, increasing pressure on the lower back and making slumped posture more likely over time.

Extra comfort tips

• Change position regularly; even a “perfect” hip angle can feel uncomfortable if held too long.

• Combine the hip setup with short standing or walking breaks every 20–30 minutes to reduce stiffness and fatigue.

TL;DR: At your workstation, set your chair so your hips are slightly higher than your knees, feet supported, and back resting against the backrest for a comfortable, lower-back-friendly posture.

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