How to Find Your Perfect Aiming Position 

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Bro, I've spent thousands of hours trying to figure out what the best way to find the correct position is, but using the shoulders as wayfinders is quite creative, thanks!

Little tip in the comments: If you happen to have multiple worn mousepads but not an adjustable desk, you can use them to raise the main mousepad to a better position without compromising chair height. I personally have two 3mm mousepads below my main pad.

the neutral shoulders tip is so good, i hadnt realized mine were slightly shrugged this whole time

this is amazing, for the longest time ive noticed something doesnt feel right and im over extending or tensing up too much and this is why. I hope this genuinely does help and is not just a placebo as ive just changed it up

You are really good. Going down ergonomics rabbithole and you gave best and most complete advice.

I'm addicted to these types of video, instantly subbed once I found out this channel from the kovaaks videos.

I’ve been obsessing over posture ever since I got into aiming. This video is so informative and has helped me achieve my perfect feeling setup. I realized I was sitting with my arms parallel to my desk so I gave up a lot of control and forced my shoulders to do more. Now aiming is feeling better and more comfortable. Thank you for this video 🫡

This is the foundation. Once you get the angle and height right…: you can really start controlling the flicks. Like popping a towel or bullwhip.

I struggled with finding that sweet spot for months, thank you bro.

Amazing content thank you for this!

This video was a real posture check 💪

thank you king, i need to get this right and stop making my back so sore

I actually ended up buying a height adjustable desk(Ikea one!), seeing as I do a lot of gaming, I figured might as well as spend the extra and get one that helps me setup properly.

i definitely need to get an adjustable desk at some point 😉

You really could level the camera, but I appreciated the no nonsense, straight to the point presentation.

Man, I've been trying to get this right for days now, but I just can't seem to do it. My arm always starts to hurt, whether it's after a while or instantly. It's almost like there are a few muscles that are super weak or something. I only feel comfortable when my whole arm is resting on the table, but then my wrist starts to angle upwards or doesn't rest correctly on the table when I start aim training. As I continue to aim train, my wrist becomes even more angled upwards. Alternatively, my posture may be compromised and not ergonomic.

I've been in a neutral position for a long time now since I fixed it before. But I find that in tac fps my aim is just more stable and has smoother movements when my whole srm is resting on the table. Resulting also to more consustent performance.

This is the best advice on RU-vid

I got a really nice used desk like 10 years ago and a cheap great $30 computer chair even longer ago. The desk is a little too high and the chair doest go up or down (broken) so Ive been stuck in this awkward lower position where my forearms lean upwards leaning on the corner of the table having to shrug to get higher position. Its awful and just got used to this, but now Im really feeling uncomfortable. The desk is great and I will be looking for a new chair that can go higher to reach that proper spot, Thanks a lot for the video helps very much!

Gonna try this! Had surgery for osteonecrosis of the scaphoid (which is a small bone mid road between your palm and your wrist) and since then Im not able to play more than an hour straight because of the stiffness...first 15-20 mins is perfect then any small adjustment turns into me almost smashing my hand on the wall or my keyboard. The multiple mouse pads seems like a good idea too!

just found you today and god dayum i love your tips

Can't believe I've been playing wrong for years!!! (great video btw : )

Table height, elbow position, forearm/elbow anchor point, mouse resting point on table in relation to torso position(table-length-wise), mousepad position, mousepad/table rotation angle, mousepad stack height, mouse centering on mousepad. There are also 2 entirely different aim setups, that need trained differently, and have different functions: scoped aim, and non-scoped aim. Non-scope aim skill/strategy/sensitivity does not translate much to scoped aim skill/strategy/sensitivity.

love your videos btw

I have cut off the legs of my dining room table and remove the support bar in the front. Oh yeah... it's gaming time.

Thanks Struth, i'm performing better, but more important, gaming feels a lot more comfy.

Thing for me is that when I place my arm same level with my desk, it’s harder to make vertical motion, but if I place my whole arm and elbow on my desk, it makes it easier to control, but I have to turn my whole body and have to reach my left arm out to touch the keyboard and it’s uncomfortable

I'm sure I remember you doing a similar video on the Kovaaks channel so really appreciate this more in depth one! I have a height adjustable desk and my forearm lies flat on my mousepad/desk but if I move my arm forward so my mouse is at the top of the pad, my shoulder goes from a neutral position to slightly dropped (I guess it's compensating for the arm extension) is this normal? If I keep my shoulder in a neutral position then my elbow raises off the desk slightly.. not sure if this is just normal though? It's not like I play like this for extended periods, but just something I noticed when trying to find my optimal height when setting up my desk.

Great video! Loves from Turkey!

I'm built like a human chimp, short legs and very long arms, but thanks to this video and a few adjusments, my posture is now better :P ty

I would like to say thank you so much for your video. I have overlooked ergonomics for so long after trying so hard to focus on mouse grip and aim sensitivity. Thinking it would be the end all be all to fixing my low kda and fatigue. My kill average in Valorant easily went from 9-10 to 15-20 and sometimes 25+ a game. I’m so happy not only because it improved my aiming (without changing my sensitivity and grip) but also my posture has improved not to mention my sleep. I’ve been sleeping/waking up so much better now than before. I can’t even remember the last time I had a back strain since watching your video. Before watching this, I am always slouching since I have a low monitor (the ASUS Vp249qgr has a low stand) which makes me look downward always when using the computer. And my arms were always wide since my chair was too low making my table to be too high. Elevating the books to raise the monitor and increasing chair height worked wonders for me. Thank you so much again!! Hoping to buy an adjustable table someday since I am a WFH employee and I’m on my PC the whole day everyday (from work to gaming).

Hi man! Thank you for this video! I’m 184 cm (with shoes) and I had cronical pain since 8 yrs. I cannot feel comfortable with low back and neck…! Can you share with us the distance that you have between chair and top desk (and also the height of your desk please)? It can be a right starting point to understand better my problem. Thank you in advance ❤

What chair do you have? Been looking for a good chair thats not crazy expensive. Definitely might buy that desk as well

A cheaper option instead of buying a new desk is getting a longer/shorter gas lift for your chair. They cost around $20-$40.

What is the best budget chair that i can the change height from the chair so that i can match it with my desk

the zoom in on your biceps there 0:22 I see you I see you

When I aim I'm finding my wrist is kinda twisting to the right , so if i rest my wrist on the table my pinky finger is rested but my thumb is floating. Cam really feel the tension.

Thanks for a great video, been looking for something like this for a while, i would like to ask you something, why do you think a large margin of fps pros, such as valoranr or cs pros sit with desk high/chair low causing wider arm positioning?

When you say the desk should be a little bit higher than the neutral shoulder position, how much higher do you mean?

Hey, this video really helped me. I think, my left arm (mouse side) is perfect now, but I have problems with my right arm (keyboard side). I cant find the perfect position. I like it angled, but since I raised the table, my right elbow kind of hurts when I play and use my keyboard. What can I do ?

perfect video but i have a weird issue when i find my good shoulder position and raise my chair, i cant slide my leg under my desk because im to tall now but my arm are perfect, any idea ?

i feel like with my aim i have changed it so many times ive lost a consistent "anchor" point or point of reference with my aim. i always look at these videos and see the same type of aiming style so i try to implement it. my main 2 shortcomings in aim is comfortably sitting and aiming- my right arm aiming shoulder heavily flares forward even if i put my shoulders level and arms 90 degrees out in front. and 2 -i have a difficult time staying in the focus flow state, i tend to panic between what im even doing while aiming and tend to miss shots on my target. any tips on staying comfortable and level headed while playing? amazing video btw

my shoulder always tenses up rlly badly whenever i aim train idk how to fix it

Mnk is so hard. All this hardware and all the hassle to just get to play. It's insane.

I've got short legs and a long torso, so my configuration is all jacked up.

I have really long arms for no reason so i have to lower my desk but then my legs are touching the bottom of the desk

The Dr Scholz of aiming

problem with me is i have a small table so it feels like it puts my arm oput of position, and makes me feel weird

My right arm gets marks coz lying on computer desk end ,,anything that could help with that please 🙏🤔

Problem with keeping table that low is precision on the upper part and far right side of the mousepad is reduced

Should I lock my chair upright or unlock the tilt?

hi I'm a korean subscripber, I thank your good quality videos. I have a wonder that I recently changed my key board, tkl to mini, and it no has farm rest. after the change, my wrist and shoulder have gotten the pain. please let me know how about the right placement of keyboard and the shape? of the hand is. and I want to know what you think about farm rest

My shoulders don't align properly in neutral because I broke my collarbone lol my left shoulder is constantly higher that it should be

does it make sens to put the mousepad "inside" the lining of my shoulders?

For those in the market for an adjustable (sit/stand) desk, always check the weight rating of the desk before buying! Ideally, you should literally add up the weight of all items you're intending to put on your adjustable desk (including the table top). Things like the PC tower, monitors, other paraphernalia, even the pressure of your arms/your weight when leaning on the desk - it can add up pretty quickly! I opted for a "dual motor" adjustable desk that had twice the weight rating (300lb/140kg) of the Ikea Bekant (150 lb/70 kg). Just something to keep in mind!

Here we go

what's the mause pad reference you use? do you recommend it? I have currently a 90 x 30 one but I am thinking of increasing the size of it.

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I must have some anatomic problem coz for a table top to be in line with my forearm with 90º angled elbows and relaxed shoulders, it has to be around 3cm deep into my tights...

What chair do you have ?

I feel like I have this weird issue where I can’t comfortably keep my palm flat behind the mouse so like I have to tilt my wrist to the right a little, similar to handwriting where the base of your thumb isn’t flat on the mouse pad, is this ok or should it be flat and should I be flattening it when aiming with my wrist?

Im 169cm and i lowered the desk down to 25 inches but it still high for me

My problem is the damn chairs are always sinking, an adjustable desk and just maxing the chair or something would be way easier

I only watched this video because I started getting neck and back pain because of my diabolical sitting positions while playing,

MY ARMRESTS ARE IN THE WAYYYYYY!!!!! their height is perfectly flush with the table when im in my best position. this pushes the chair back a lot. i think ill remove them

hello , my chair has chair arm then im putting my arm on the chair arm , my wrist near pinky is pain , should i change a chair or something ?

When i try aiming down at something below me in the game my mouse and hand go off the desk because i have to swipe back off the desk. Got any advice?

0:21 nice muscle

what if ur hand sticks to the mousepad?

Did you ever try a skypad, and what’s the one you like best?

I love these kind of simple tips that are like the "infinite bang for your buck", since the cost is zero and the benefits are definitely there.

I got a question? Do you measure you 360cm with or without you custom rotation?

dude i still struggle every day still unfcomrotable

he just wanted to show off his arm gains

Dont focus too much on perfect posture, take notice of how you sit after an hour and make that as comfortable as possible

Question: Is chair's arms the dumbest thing in the world for a gaming chair, correct? It only gets in the way, never helps with anything...

Why do I play insanely worse with the "perfect" aiming position than having my desk higher than normal?

Is there a email I can reach you at? I would like to setup a call with you so you can help me I’m having a little trouble with optimal height. I will pay you for your time. I’m just trying to get rank up in Val I’m currently imm2 but I know if I get this right I might unlock secret potential with aiming

Copy that

first lol

The best League of Legends player in the world, Faker, uses armrests. I know, different from shooters, but still, something to think about.

I laughed out loud when I seen this video in the suggested videos for me. I can't believe there is a grown ass man giving advice on how to sit in a chair and click a button to shoot an imaginary gun. This is hysterical.

this is so wrong, go see how Rapha play, like Cooler was playing during years too... Stop saying the symtrical things are best instead of understanding what position give a real advantage

Que pasa si soy gordo y mi barriga cervecera me impide generar esa postura. Tendría que poner la barriga sobre la mesa o como hago? Jajsjajs