My hitbox becomes smaller when I do the following:
Instructions
Press F3 + B to open the hitbox view.
Build a cobblestone generator.
Stand in front of the cobblestone.
Crouch and break the cobblestone.
Before the cobblestone regenerates, press W once and move forward a bit.
When the cobblestone regenerates, look at yourself with F5.
Result: Your hitbox will shrink.
Note: This also works in earlier versions like 1.21.9 and 1.21.8.
I will presumptively resolve this into MC-148390 and MC-157183. If you feel this is incorrect please reply here, and include a video recording of the issue in your reply. If not no action is necessary.