A double chin is one of the hardest things to get rid of on the body. A double chin is characterized by a layer of fat surrounding the neck that hangs down and give the appearance of having a second chin. While a general weight loss is the most effective way of losing neck fat, there are several exercises which can help tone this area and help rid the body of this unsightly feature.
Chin and Throat Stretch
Stand or sit with your back straight and arms either at your sides or on your lap. Place your lower lip over your top lip, making the skin on your chin stretch. While inhaling through the nose, slowly tilt your head back and raise your chin until you are looking straight up. Hold the position for a few seconds while holding your breath. Make sure you are stretching the front of your neck and throat. Then, while exhaling, slowly bring your head back to a neutral position. Start with three to four repetitions and then slowly build up to 10 or 15. Do the exercise two to three times per day.
Side Aspect
This exercise is a variation of the Chin and Throat Stretch. Begin in the same way, with your lower lip over your top lip and your back straight. Raise your head up and turn it to one side so that your shin touches your shoulder. Hold this position for a few seconds and then slowly let your head drop down. Once it has touched your chest, bring your head back to the neutral position. Repeat this exercise, touching your chin to the opposite shoulder. As with the Chin and Throat Stretch, work up to a set of 10 or 15 repetitions, two to three times a day.
Open Mouth
For this, stand in a comfortable position while looking forward with your head upright. Open your mouth as wide as possible and stick your tongue out as far as it can go, stretching the back of your jaw and neck. Hold this position for ten seconds and then close your mouth. Repeat up to ten times.
A variation on this exercise is to add neck movement. Tilt your head back as far as it can go. Once you have done this, open and close your mouth slowly. Again, try 10 repetitions, two to three times per day.
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