How to Lower a Desk Chair

Sitting for prolonged periods, such as while working at a computer, can have a negative impact on your joints and muscles. A well-adjusted chair can alleviate many of these difficulties. When choose a desk chair, you need to be concerned with more than just style and comfort. Back support and adjustability should both be major considerations. The ability to adjust the height, as well as other features, is vital to the effectiveness of your chair.

Instructions

1. • 1

     Locate the adjustment lever or switch for your particular chair model. It is usually found just under the seat, on one side, so you can reach it while sitting in the chair.

   • 2

     Sit in the chair and hold down the height adjustment mechanism. Your body weight will cause it to lower without any additional effort from you.

   • 3

     Release the mechanism once you have attained your preferred height.