It helps to start slow with standing desks. Having a desk you can switch between sitting and standing will allow you to work your way up to standing longer over

It helps to start slow with standing desks. Having a desk you can switch between sitting and standing will allow you to work your way up to standing longer over time. It also helps to have the right shoes and a soft mat to help absorb some of your standing weight, since just standing is not exactly great for your body over long periods of time.