The Benefits of a Sturdy Office Chair

There are some compelling reasons to own a well made, good quality and robust office desk chair when you are rather heavier than you would like to be. Computer chairs designed and manufactured specifically for overweight people are made to last, while being built to provide a better level of lumbar support, which is so necessary for preventing back pain.

If you ever experienced the embarrassment of having a low quality office chair fall apart beneath you, then you doubtless know just how valuable a really sturdy, robust and hard wearing computer chair can be. In fact it might surprise you to learn that for people who weigh more than 180 lbs, most chairs will not cope with the weight for any length of time. That can equate to a few months or even weeks.

How Much Can a Chair Handle?

The average office desk chair is actually built to cope with a maximum load of 200lbs.  Unfortunately, it is a sad fact that many people who work all day at a desk on a computer tend to weigh rather more than that. If that includes you, then you are doubtless already keenly aware that you need a really sturdy computer chair to handle your weight while remaining comfortable and provide the right level of support for your back, arms and legs.

Many home workers fall into this category and the simple truth is that we need a tough chair to stand up to daily use for many long hours. The good news is that you don't really need to spend a huge amount of money to get a really good quality chair that can handle your weight.

There are many chairs available that can handle up to 400lbs comfortably while providing the user with all the comfort and support they need to get on with doing their job. And they can do that without having to worry if the chair will collapse under them!

7 Things to Look for When Buying a Sturdy Office Chair

When you weigh more than the 200lbs that the majority of desk chairs are designed to carry, there are several factors that make a chair better suited for your needs. Let's take a look at the seven main points that you should be looking for when choosing a computer chair for yourself:

1. Back: Is the back solid looking, high enough and does it provide good lumbar support?
2. Adjustment: Is it fully adjustable for seat height, armrest height, tilt and swivel and are the adjusting arms conveniently placed for easy operation?
3. Armrests: Are the armrests well padded and positioned at the right width so your arms can comfortable rest on them without feeling fatigued?
4. Seat: Is the seat wide enough for your backside to fit comfortably in without being squeezed?
5. Padding: Is padding deep enough to bear you weight comfortably?
6. Coverings: Is the seat's materials of good quality, supple and comfortable when you sit in the chair and stitched to a good degree of quality?
7. Legs and wheels: a five legged base is essential for correct balance and reducing the tendency to tip over. The wheels should glide smoothly without being unevenly seated on the floor.

An Affordable Desk Chair for Heavy People

These chairs do cost more than the lower end models, but they are still affordable while providing a better level of sturdiness to cope with the extra weight of the user. The true value of these chairs is that they will last a long time and remain comfortable and a joy to use every day.

That makes them a great investment, since you'll actually save money by not needing to replace them as often. The added comfort is an added bonus to that equation too, which means no more sitting on a badly designed chair that hurts your back and damages your posture.

All in all, you should be able to choose the right chair for your personal, individual needs at a price you can afford that will last a long time and provide you with a comfortable and sturdy place to sit while you work.