An office chair that is too deep doesn't correctly support the lower back and places unnecessary stress on your lower back and legs. Try this test of your chair's depth: Can you place a clenched fist between the back of your calf and the front of the chair? If this is a tight fit, the chair is too deep; move the backrest forward or add a lumbar support or cushion.

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