The neck skin naturally loses its elasticity as we age, and the skin begins to sag. Those who have lost a lot of weight will also notice sagging in the neck area after the fat that stretched the skin out is no longer there to fill in the space. Certain exercises will specifically work the muscles in the neck. Through working these muscles, you are able to tighten the skin gently. Most exercises are short and can be done while watching TV, at your computer or while performing other daily routines.
Neck Resistance
According to the Body Building website, this is an isolated exercise to strengthen your neck. Lie face down on a flat surface with your shoulders, chest, neck and head hanging over the edge of the surface. A workout bench is appropriate for this use. If you are at home, your bed should be adequate. Holding yourself flat, loosely place your hands behind your head as if you were doing a stomach crunch. Inhaling, move your head slowly, with controlled movements until it hangs down. Then, while exhaling, lift your head back up to be level with your body. Repeat these movements up to 20 times. When 20 reps becomes too easy, hold a weight behind your head with your hands. Also, try this exercise while lying face up. Hold the weight in front of your face and lift with only your neck.
Kiss the Ceiling
Sit in an upright position. Begin by looking forward, then slowly tilt your head back until you are looking at the ceiling, giving your neck a natural stretch. Pucker your lips then stretch your lips out as far as you can as if you are trying to kiss the ceiling. Hold this position for 10 seconds. Relax your lips back down and then slowly lower your head back down into the starting position. Repeat five to 10 times.
Hide the Upper Lip
Sit in an upright position. While looking forward, cover your upper lip with your bottom lip. This provides a natural stretch to the neck. On an inhale, slowly tilt your head back until you are looking at the ceiling or the sky. Hold this position for five to 10 seconds. On an exhale, slowly lower your head back down until facing forward and relax your lower lip. Repeat this exercise five to 10 times. Another version of this exercise is to refrain from covering your top lip with your bottom lip until your head is tilted back, looking at the ceiling.
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