Desk lean check
Detect side lean by comparing head center, shoulder midpoint, and shoulder tilt. Works with your phone camera, laptop camera, or webcam. It runs entirely in your browser and the camera feed never leaves your device.
Prop your phone at desk height for front checks, or turn it sideways for side-view posture scans. Same test, same URL, no app.
Open phone linkWhat this test measures
This check reads your side lean from a short on-device camera scan and compares it against an evidence-based comfort range (< 8%). The model maps the joints involved and averages the angle so a single fidget doesn't skew your result.
How to read your result
Green means you're inside the healthy range. Amber means you're drifting and it's worth a small adjustment. Coral means the angle is past the comfort line for long enough to cause strain. Your number updates live, so you can watch a fix land in real time.
What to fix first
- Adjust the one input driving the biggest signal — screen height, chair depth or input distance.
- Re-run the test and watch the meter move before you change anything else.
- Set a reminder so the corrected posture becomes the default, not the exception.
When to use WorkPose Pro
One test reads one signal. If you want this checked continuously — combined with posture, eye strain and fatigue, with live nudges and a progress history — that's what Pro does. It turns a one-off number into a habit that holds.
How this check works
- The pose model runs in the browser and camera data stays on your device.
- The check compares your head center against the shoulder midpoint and checks whether the shoulder line tilts.
- The result points to desk setup factors such as screen position, chair support, or input reach.
How to use your result
- Steady: your head and shoulders look centered for this camera view.
- Side lean: sit back into the chair, center the screen, and bring the keyboard and mouse closer.
- Repeated lean: compare the result before and after moving the monitor or changing armrest support.
Why desk lean happens
Side lean often appears when the screen, mouse, notes, or arm support pulls your body away from center during focused work.
Best setup for the check
- Keep your head and both shoulders visible.
- Run the check while working normally.
- Avoid correcting your posture before the first reading.
What to adjust first
Move the item you reach toward most often closer to your midline, then re-run the check and compare the visible lean signal.
Common questions
What does the desk lean check measure?
It compares head center, shoulder midpoint, and shoulder-line tilt from a front-facing camera view.
Does a side-lean result mean something is wrong?
No. It is an ergonomic setup prompt that can help you notice a repeated desk pattern.
Can I use this with a laptop?
Yes. A laptop camera works if your head and both shoulders stay visible in the frame.