Tip Two Drills to Correct Forward Head Posture Search Skip to content Menu Menu follow us Store Articles Community Loyal-T Club Loyal-T Points Rewards Subscribe to Save Search Search The World s Trusted Source & Community for Elite Fitness Training Tip Two Drills to Correct Forward Head Posture It can wreck your training and it makes you look weird Try these simple drills to fix FHP by Tom Morrison November 10, 2017June 29, 2022 Tags It Hurts Fix It, Mobility, Tips, Training It used to be called "scholar's neck" or "reading neck." Today it's called "texting neck." Whatever you call it, forward head posture (FHP) can wreck your training. For some reason, standing up straight is hard. Many things can affect where your body naturally rests, anything from a badly designed training program, to stress, to just plain using your phone or computer too much. Shoulder pain, neck pain, and lower back pain can all stem from FHP, and if you have it then you're more likely to get training injuries. Here are two things you can do to straighten up: Wall Drill Stand with your back to a wall. Make sure your lower back and shoulder blades are touching the wall. Have your feet slightly away from the wall. Now touch the wall with the back of your head. Start to tuck your chin into your chest without letting your head lose contact with the wall. Repeat this for 10-15 reps and focus on the stretch in the back of your neck. Step away from the wall and try to replicate that same feeling without needing to use the wall. Band Drill Attach a light resistance band to something in front of you and roll your shoulders back and down, hands at your sides. Actively try to pull the band back behind you with straight arms. Be aware of your lats here. Step back slightly and maintain a good shoulder position. Now replicate the same neck stretch as before, again for 15 reps. Once you've done that, practice walking around with that posture. You will feel ridiculous, but exaggerating is the best start for making any kind of improvement. The more you do it the less you'll need it in years to come! About 10-15 reps are great for a quick daily blast, but spending 5-10 minutes on it at a time is fine too. Get The T Nation Newsletters Don' t Miss Out Expert Insights To Get Stronger, Gain Muscle Faster, And Take Your Lifting To The Next Level related posts Training Tip A Better Way to Do Face-Pulls It's a popular exercise, as it should be, but here's how to make it even more effective. Tips, Training Ben Bruno October 9 Training 5 Ways You re Screwing Up Your Squat You've been taught wrong. Disregard the stupid cues, follow this practical advice, and squat like a boss. Here's how. Bodybuilding, Powerlifting & Strength, Squat, Training Paul Carter November 17 Training Freakish Strength With Proper Core Training Why bracing is better than hollowing; how to do pelvic floor contractions; how to breathe during a heavy lift; and lots more. Abs, Powerlifting & Strength, Training Jesse Irizarry March 2 Training Tip Build Upper Body Power With This Exercise Most power exercises focus on the legs. This one is for upper body only. Take a look. Chest, Tips, Training Wil Fleming September 29