Bureaustoel instellen in 6 stappen

Hoe stel je je bureaustoel goed in? Een stoel die op jouw lichaam is afgesteld, maakt het verschil tussen een dag zonder klachten en een avond met een stijve rug. 

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How to adjust your office chair in 6 steps

How do you adjust your office chair the right way? A chair that's set up for your body is the difference between a pain-free day and a stiff back by evening.

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Régler votre chaise de bureau en 6 étapes

Comment bien régler votre chaise de bureau ? Une chaise adaptée à votre morphologie fait toute la différence entre une journée sans douleurs et une soirée avec le dos raide.  

 Téléchargez la checklist   Accéder au guide étape par étape

Einstellung des Bürostuhls in 6 Schritten

Wie stellen Sie Ihren Bürostuhl richtig ein? Ein auf Ihren Körper abgestimmter Stuhl macht den Unterschied zwischen einem Tag ohne Beschwerden und einem Abend mit einem steifen Rücken.

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A good office chair helps you work more comfortably. Yet many people don't know — or forget — how to adjust one properly. An incorrect sitting posture can lead to physical complaints.

With the right seat height, seat depth, armrests and back support, you take the strain off your body during long working days. We're happy to show you how to adjust your office chair correctly and ergonomically in 6 simple steps. Whichever chair you have. 

Every chair has its levers in a different place. That's why this guide mainly explains what you're adjusting and why it matters. Can't find a button or lever right away? Check the manual that came with your chair. Did you buy your chair from Ergonomio and still can't figure it out? Send us an email, and we'll help you further.

Adjust your office chair in 6 steps with Ergonomio


Liever een checklist bij de hand?

Download de checklist met alle 6 stappen en hang ze op bij je werkplek.  Zo stel je je bureaustoel snel en correct in wanneer je van stoel of werkplek wisselt.

Prefer to keep a checklist handy?

Download the checklist with all 6 steps and display it near your workstation. This way, you can adjust your office chair quickly and correctly whenever you change chairs or workstations.


Vous préférez avoir une checklist à portée de main ?

Téléchargez la checklist avec les 6 étapes et affichez-la près de votre poste de travail. Vous pourrez ainsi régler votre chaise de bureau rapidement et correctement lorsque vous changez de chaise ou de poste de travail.


Lieber eine Checkliste zur Hand?

Lade die Checkliste mit allen 6 Schritten herunter und hänge sie an deinem Arbeitsplatz auf. So stellst du deinen Bürostuhl schnell und richtig ein, wenn du den Stuhl oder Arbeitsplatz wechselst.

1. Adjust seat height2. Check seat depth3. Support your lower back 4. Adjust your armrests 5. Let your chair move with you6. Screen and keyboard

1. Adjust seat height

Set your chair high enough that your feet rest flat on the floor. Your knees should form roughly a 90-degree angle, or sit just slightly lower than your hips. This distributes your weight better and helps you avoid pressure on your thighs.

Set correctly? Your feet rest fully on the floor and your legs feel relaxed.

Tip: If your feet don't reach the floor properly, use a footrest rather than lowering your chair too much.

2. Check seat depth

Sit all the way back in your chair, with your back against the backrest. Ideally, there should be a few centimetres of space between the front edge of the seat and the back of your knees. This prevents pressure behind your knees and keeps your blood circulation free.

Set correctly? About a fist or three fingers should fit between the seat and the back of your knee.

3. Support your lower back

The backrest or lumbar support should support your lower back exactly where your spine naturally curves inward. This support helps you sit straighter and more comfortably, without having to force it.

Set correctly? You feel light support in your lower back, without any hard pressure.

4. Adjust your armrests

Let your shoulders relax and drop. Adjust your armrests so your elbows form roughly a 90-degree angle. Your forearms should rest lightly, without your shoulders lifting up.

 Set correctly? Your shoulders stay low and relaxed while you type or use your mouse. Your armrests form a natural extension of your desk.

5. Let your chair move with you

A good office chair supports movement, not just sitting still. Adjust the backrest so you can easily lean back slightly, without feeling like you're sinking in or being held back.

 Set correctly? Your chair moves smoothly with your body while still giving you enough support.

Dynamic sitting is much better than staying bolt upright all day.

6. Screen and keyboard

Finally, it's important to bring everything together. Your arms rest relaxed at desk height, your wrists stay straight, and your screen sits roughly at eye level. This stops you from leaning forward or straining your neck.


Set correctly? Your feet, arms, back and gaze all feel naturally aligned.

Why adjusting your office chair matters

A correctly adjusted office chair helps you work more comfortably and stay more focused. You support your back better, avoid unnecessary tension, and make it easier to change position regularly.

Key benefits:

  • You sit more comfortably during long working days
  • Your back, neck and shoulders are better supported
  • You avoid pressure on your legs and knees
  • Your working posture feels more natural
  • You get more out of your ergonomic office chair

Want to be sure your chair fits your body and workspace? Check our ergonomic office chairs, or contact us for personal advice.

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