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Intro
If your side profile looks "off",neck looks short, jawline hidden, or head juts forward,you're probably dealing with Forward Head Posture (FHP). It's one of the most common posture flaws ruining aesthetics in men today. The good news? It’s fixable. And the gains are huge.
What Is Forward Head Posture (FHP)?
FHP is when your head protrudes in front of your shoulders, rather than being stacked vertically over them. It’s caused by:
Excess phone/PC use
Weak neck and upper back muscles
Tight chest and shoulder muscles
Backpack(for young cells)
Side effects include:
Weak side profile
"Turtle neck" look
Rounded shoulders
Reduced height
Why You Should Care
Jawline visibility: Poor head posture hides your mandible. Fixing it can make your jawline pop more.
Neck length: Proper posture makes your neck look longer and cleaner.
Height illusion: Standing tall with a stacked neck can make you look 1-2cm taller.
How to Diagnose It
Stand sideways in front of a mirror and check if:
Your ears are in front of your shoulders
Your chin juts out
You feel tension in your neck, traps, or upper back
You can also do the wall test:
1. Stand with your back flat against a wall
2. If your head can’t touch the wall without tilting, you have FHP
(I found wall test much more effective)
Daily Routine
1. Mobility
Chest Stretch (doorway stretch): 3x30s
Sternocleidomastoid (SCM) Massage: 2 min per side
Suboccipital release (tennis ball under skull): 2–3 min
2. Strengthening
Chin Tucks: 3x10 (hold each for 5s)
Wall Angels: 3x10
Neck Flexion/Extension/Side Flexion (with hand resistance): 3x10 each side
3. Posture Habits
Brugger’s Relief Position: Every hour if you sit long
Set phone/monitor at eye level
Practice “tall posture” when walking,ears, shoulders, hips aligned
Advanced Tools
Neck harness (weighted) for strengthening
Posture corrector brace (temporary cue,not a crutch)
CPPS (Cervical Posture Protocol System) routines
Timeframe: When to Expect Results
2–4 weeks: Noticeable side profile improvements
6–8 weeks: Solid muscular adaptation
3+ months: Long-term correction, new baseline posture
Before/After Proof
Conclusion
A clean, upright posture makes you instantly look more attractive and confident.
For me the best relief was my neck stopped hurting and cracking so much.
This was my first thread,hope you like it
Drop questions if you have them.
@slush @HeavyMetalcel
If your side profile looks "off",neck looks short, jawline hidden, or head juts forward,you're probably dealing with Forward Head Posture (FHP). It's one of the most common posture flaws ruining aesthetics in men today. The good news? It’s fixable. And the gains are huge.
What Is Forward Head Posture (FHP)?
FHP is when your head protrudes in front of your shoulders, rather than being stacked vertically over them. It’s caused by:
Excess phone/PC use
Weak neck and upper back muscles
Tight chest and shoulder muscles
Backpack(for young cells)
Side effects include:
Weak side profile
"Turtle neck" look
Rounded shoulders
Reduced height
Why You Should Care
Jawline visibility: Poor head posture hides your mandible. Fixing it can make your jawline pop more.
Neck length: Proper posture makes your neck look longer and cleaner.
Height illusion: Standing tall with a stacked neck can make you look 1-2cm taller.
How to Diagnose It
Stand sideways in front of a mirror and check if:
Your ears are in front of your shoulders
Your chin juts out
You feel tension in your neck, traps, or upper back
You can also do the wall test:
1. Stand with your back flat against a wall
2. If your head can’t touch the wall without tilting, you have FHP
(I found wall test much more effective)
Daily Routine
1. Mobility
Chest Stretch (doorway stretch): 3x30s
Sternocleidomastoid (SCM) Massage: 2 min per side
Suboccipital release (tennis ball under skull): 2–3 min
2. Strengthening
Chin Tucks: 3x10 (hold each for 5s)
Wall Angels: 3x10
Neck Flexion/Extension/Side Flexion (with hand resistance): 3x10 each side
3. Posture Habits
Brugger’s Relief Position: Every hour if you sit long
Set phone/monitor at eye level
Practice “tall posture” when walking,ears, shoulders, hips aligned
Advanced Tools
Neck harness (weighted) for strengthening
Posture corrector brace (temporary cue,not a crutch)
CPPS (Cervical Posture Protocol System) routines
Timeframe: When to Expect Results
2–4 weeks: Noticeable side profile improvements
6–8 weeks: Solid muscular adaptation
3+ months: Long-term correction, new baseline posture
Before/After Proof
Conclusion
A clean, upright posture makes you instantly look more attractive and confident.
For me the best relief was my neck stopped hurting and cracking so much.
This was my first thread,hope you like it
Drop questions if you have them.
@slush @HeavyMetalcel
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