When I got my standing desk, I discovered another major benefit. I use it for product photography and because I can adjust the desk height, it makes it easy for me to shoot at just the right angle. It’s been a huge time-saver. Also: The best standing desks: Get up out of your seat The desk I’m spotlighting today has a 24x40 in desk area. You can drop it down to as low as 28.6 inches from the ground and raise it up to 48.2 inches – or about shoulder height. The motorized lift system supports up to 132 pounds, which is more than enough for a keyboard, monitor, mouse, and even most tower PCs. You do have to build the Flexispot EG1 yourself, but it goes together quickly and easily, and requires no special tools.