Excessive body fat around your neck and throat can lead to sagging along the jaw line, often referred to as a double chin. While you can have this fat removed with surgery, you can also perform a few simple exercises at home to help tighten the loose skin. Consult your doctor before starting any new exercise program.
Resisted Neck Flexion
Begin this exercise from either a seated or standing position, placing your hand on your forehead with your fingers extended towards the ceiling, the Natural Fat Loss website instructs. Using only the muscles in your neck, being to bend your head directly in front of you toward the floor. At the same time, use your hand to gently resist the push of your forehead. Hold this position for five seconds before releasing the pressure and relaxing to starting position. This exercise will help strengthen the muscles surrounding the front of your throat, leading to tighter skin.
Neck Rotation
This exercise is appropriate for home or office, and can also help tighten the skin under your chin. Begin in a seated position, looking straight ahead, with your hands on your lap. Next, use your neck muscles to slowly rotate your head to one side of your body until you feel a strong yet comfortable stretch. Hold this position for five seconds before slowly rotating your head to the opposite side, again focusing on only using the muscles in your neck. Repeat this exercise as often as your comfort level will allow for best results.
Side Tilt
A simple side tilt can help strengthen and tighten your neck, the University of Maryland explains. Begin in a seated position, facing forward, with your hands at your sides. Next, use your neck and shoulder muscles to lower your head toward one shoulder. When you feel a strong but comfortable stretch in the opposite side of your neck, hold this position for five seconds. Repeat the process to the opposite side for most benefit. Perform this exercise as often as your comfort level will allow.
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