Male 220 pounds. Suggestions for standing desk for less than $400?

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Ok help me out, what does your weight have to do with desk selection?!

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Sometimes you need to sit on your desk for a change of pace

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There are a lot of great options. First off, do you want to be able to sit and stand or strictly a standing desk?

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Finally getting a chance to put together a home office space. Looking for tips, photos, ideas. I have two monitors and a laptop so my do a three screen set-up. Debating about getting a standing desk or putting money in a super comfy leather chair. Open to hearing what you have done!

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Hi fishes ,

Off topic post .

I am in need of a ergonomic chair as my neck and back is paining a lot , currently I use plastic chair 😅😅.

Can anyone recommend best ergonomic chair which you are using under 20k with good neck and back support ?

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