A standing desk is a desk tall enough that the user can work at it while standing upright. It is popular with many modern computer users and tech industry professionals. The standing desk is not a new invention, however, having been used at least since the time of Leonardo Da Vinci.

While there are no medically proven health benefits of using a standing desk, standing while working may improve blood circulation, which can heighten mental focus and increase productivity.

A variation of the standing desk is the height-adjustable or sit-stand desk. These variants allow the user to quickly change the height so the desk is usable while standing or sitting.

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