A double chin, a turkey neck, jowls--it doesn't matter what you call it, it is unsightly and the first sign of poor nutrition and a sedentary lifestyle. If you have a double chin, you can help get rid of it with facial exercises that target the neck and chin muscles. Remember to also incorporate cardio exercise and a balanced diet into your routine to melt excess fat in your chin area.
Platysma Muscle
The platysma is the muscle situated at the front of your throat, extending from your chin to your breastbone. A double chin is often a result of this muscle being weak and lacking tone. Performing exercises that tighten and tone this muscle may help reduce the appearance of a double chin. Stand or sit in a comfortable position with your spine straight. Tilt your head back as far as you can. While you are looking at the ceiling, open and close your mouth, leading with your jaw. You will feel the platysma muscle tensing and loosening as you move. You can also work this muscle by placing a tennis ball under your chin for added resistance. Hold the tennis ball in between your chin and your chest and open and close your mouth, feeling your platysma muscle tensing and loosening.
Jaw
Exercising the muscles in your chin and jaw will also help you tighten a double chin. Stand in a relaxed position with your shoulders down. Open your mouth as wide as you can and thrust your jaw out. Stretch your lower lip out over your upper teeth. You should feel the muscles in your chin and at the front of your neck tightening throughout the exercise.
Front of Neck
This exercise helps firm a double chin by tightening the muscle located at the front of the neck. Stand or sit in a relaxed position and slowly raise your head, tilting it back so you are looking at the ceiling. Close your mouth tightly. You should be able to feel your neck muscles stretching and tensing. Count to 10 and relax, returning your head to the upright position. Work up to performing 10 times a day.
Chin
Stand in a relaxed position with your head looking straight ahead and your shoulders relaxed. Lift your chin upward so your mouth crumples and your chin wrinkles. You should be able to feel the muscles in your chin stretching and getting tired as you hold the position. Hold for 10 seconds and relax.
Tongue
This exercise helps build the muscles in your chin to reduce your double chin. Stand or sit in a relaxed position. Open your mouth as wide as you can and stick your tongue out as far as you can. Hold your tongue out and count to 10. Relax and repeat, building up to 10 times.
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