Even a good ergonomic chair will not be comfortable if it is adjusted incorrectly. Correct adjustment does not start with the headrest or armrests, but with the seat height and depth. Only then is it worth adjusting the lumbar support, armrests, and backrest mechanism.
Below is a practical adjustment sequence that applies to most adjustable ergonomic office chairs, including Ergonomicland models ErgoPrime, ErgoActive, ErgoElite, and ErgoBalance.
1. First, adjust the seat height
Sit deep into the chair and place both feet flat on the floor.
Adjust the seat height so that:
- your feet rest stably on the floor or a footrest;
- your knees are not significantly raised above your hips;
- you don't have to raise your shoulders to reach the desk or keyboard.
If a high desk requires you to raise the chair so high that your feet no longer reach the floor, it's better to use a footrest than to leave your feet unsupported.
2. Adjust the seat depth
Seat depth – the distance from the backrest to the front edge of the seat.
When seated, your back should rest against the backrest, and the front of the seat should not strongly press against the backs of your knees. If the chair has depth adjustment, slide the seat forward or backward until you find a natural position.
ErgoPrime, ErgoActive, ErgoElite, and ErgoBalance have adjustable seat depth.
3. Set the lumbar support position
The lumbar support should support the lower back, not press too high or too low.
If the support can be adjusted in height or depth, start from a medium position and change it gradually. A correctly adjusted support should be noticeable, but should not force a strong arch in the back.
4. Adjust the armrests
Armrests should help relax your shoulders.
Adjust them so that:
- your elbows can rest naturally;
- your shoulders do not rise upwards;
- the armrests do not prevent you from getting close to the desk;
- your hands can reach the keyboard and mouse without unnecessary stretching.
If the armrests have additional forward, backward, or sideways adjustment, use it according to your desk width and arm position.
5. Adjust the backrest height
If the chair allows for backrest height adjustment, choose a position where the lumbar support and the main shape of the backrest best fit your back.
For example, ErgoPrime has multi-position backrest height adjustment.
6. Set the recline mechanism
An ergonomic chair's mechanism should not only be used as a "locked upright position."
If the chair has adjustable recline tension, set it so that reclining is natural, but the backrest does not fall back too easily.
A synchro mechanism allows the backrest and seat to move in sync. A self-weight mechanism, like ErgoBalance, adjusts some of the tension based on the user's weight.
7. Adjust the headrest
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