The support and movement of your head is directly related to your neck muscles. The strength and flexibility of these muscles determines the degree to which you can move your head. Neck exercises are the vehicle to strengthening and firming your neck muscles. An added benefit to exercising your neck muscles is a contoured neck that looks beautiful.
Tilt the Head from Front to Back
This exercise strengthens the muscles in the front and back of your neck. Sit or stand with your back straight. Straighten your head and close your mouth with your teeth together. Bend your neck and move your head backward as far as possible. Hold the position for five seconds. Bend your neck and move your head forward dropping your chin to your chest. Hold the position for five seconds. Return your head to the starting position. Repeat five times. To increase the level of difficulty, press your tongue against the inside of your bottom teeth and tighten your neck muscles while performing this exercise.
Tilt the Head from Side to Side
You will feel the muscles on the side of your neck stretch as you perform this exercise. Stand or sit with your back and head straight. Lean your head as far to the right as possible, trying to touch the right ear to the shoulder. Do not lift your shoulder to touch your ear. Hold this position to the count of five. Return your head to the starting position. Lean your head as far to the left as possible, trying to touch the left ear to the shoulder. Hold this position to the count of five. Return your head to the starting position. Perform five times. To maximize the workout, increase the hold time or perform more times throughout the day.
Rotate Head from Side to Side
Rotating the head from side to side will firm the muscles on the side and back of your neck. Sit or stand with your head and back straight. Keep your chin level during this exercise. Turn your head to the right as far as possible. Hold the position for five seconds. Return your head to the initial position. Turn your head to the left as far as possible. Hold the position for five seconds. Execute five times. To intensify the exercise, increase the repetitions or prolong the hold time.
Tighten the Chin Muscle
This exercise helps to eliminate a saggy neck. Stand or sit with your head and back straight. Extend your lower lip out and up. Tightly clench your chin and neck muscles. Hold this position for five seconds. Relax the muscles and repeat five times. To maximize the exercise, with your lower lip extended and your muscles tightened, rotate your chin and head in a clockwise direction. Perform five times. Repeat the exercise five times in a counter-clockwise direction.
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