Double chin, the fatty deposit under the jawline, could be the result of natural aging, overweight or genetics. Regardless, it can make you look unattractive and lower your self-confidence. The most suggested exercises for getting rid of a double chin focus on the platysma muscle, which is the muscle that extends from the upper chest to the sides of the neck. By strengthening and toning this muscle, you can remove excess fat under the chin as well as tighten the skin of the jawline, thereby minimizing or preventing a double chin.
Resistance Exercise
Step 1
Place your thumbs underneath your lower jaw.
Step 2
Press your tongue against the roof of your mouth until you can feel, with your thumbs, that your lower jaw muscle is tightening up. Hold this position for 10 seconds and then release your tongue.
Step 3
Repeat 5 times.
Chin Stretch
Step 1
Lift your face toward the ceiling while sitting down.
Step 2
Make a chewing motion by opening and closing your mouth slowly. Feel the tension in your chin area.
Step 3
Repeat the chewing motion 10 times.
Chin-to-Chest Stretch
Step 1
Lie on your back.
Step 2
Lift up your head and touch your chest with your chin. Hold this position for 2 seconds.
Step 3
Slowly relax your head back down.
Step 4
Repeat 25 times.
Neck Stretch
Step 1
Lie on your back.
Step 2
Lift up your head until your chin becomes the highest point of the head. Hold for 2 seconds.
Step 3
Slowly release and lay your head back down.
Step 4
Repeat 20 times.
Tennis Ball Exercise
Step 1
Place a tennis ball under your chin.
Step 2
Press your chin against the ball to keep it in place.
Step 3
Make a chewing motion by opening and closing your mouth slowly.
Step 4
Repeat the chewing motion 10 times.
Shovel Exercise
Step 1
Open your mouth wide. Pull your lip over your bottom teeth.
Step 2
Work your jaw up and down slowly, as if your mouth is a scooping shovel.
Step 3
Repeat 10 times.
Good Posture
Step 1
Maintain good posture at all time to strengthen the neck muscle.
Step 2
Keep you head up when you are standing or sitting.
Step 3
Sit up straight and avoid slouching.
Tips and Warnings
- Make sure that the rhythm of your breath and the rhythm of your motions are in sync, because a correct breathing rhythm can maximize the result. Breathe in as you stretch your neck or lift your head and breathe out as you relax. If you do these exercises regularly, ideally twice a day, you can start noticing a difference within a month or two. For the quickest and best result, incorporate in addition to these exercises a weight-loss diet and whole-body workout. Also increase intake of omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids, which are known to improve the elasticity of your skin.
- Be gentle with these exercises and never over strain your neck, which could cause serious injury. Stop immediately if you experience any pain.
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