A sagging neck and jawline are some of the first signs of aging and may be present as a "turkey" or "turtle" neck. This can be due to genetics, environmental factors or just poor muscle tone. Fortunately, there are a number of exercises to help firm up neck muscles and reduce a sagging neck and jawline.
Front of Neck Exercise
This exercise strengthens and tones the muscles located at the front of your neck. Begin by sitting or standing up straight and tilting your chin up so you are looking at the ceiling. As you lift your chin, push your tongue into the roof of your mouth. This will tighten the muscles at the front of your neck. Keep your tongue in position, and lower your chin to your neck. You will feel the muscles of your chin and the front of your neck tighten.
Jawline Exercise
Exercising your jawline will help eliminate double chin and neck jowl. Position your hands on your neck, just below your jawline so you can feel your muscles working. Open your mouth halfway then frown, using the muscles at the corners of your mouth to pull your mouth down. You will be able to feel the muscles of your neck and jawline working.
Double Chin Exercise
This exercise helps get rid of a double chin by working the muscles in the chin and neck. Open your mouth wide, and extend your bottom lip over your bottom teeth. Work your jaw so it is moving up and down, like you are using it to scoop something up.
Throat Exercise
This exercise works the front of the throat to eliminate sagging neck and produce a taut jawline. Lie face up on your bed so that your head just hangs over the edge. Flex your throat muscles, and lift your head slightly up, pulling your chin toward your torso. Hold for 10 seconds, then relax.
Neck Exercise
This neck exercise helps strengthen the muscles in the neck to eliminate sagging neck. Stand up straight, and slowly turn your head as far to the right as you can. Hold your head steady for five seconds, feeling the stretch throughout the side of your neck. Return to the starting position, and repeat on the other side
Forward Resistance Exercise
This exercise strengthens the muscles at the front of your neck. Position both hands against your forehead. Try to push your head forward, but resist this movement with your hands. Hold for five seconds, then relax.
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