If you're bothered by sagging skin on your neck, tone your neck muscles with some simple exercises. If you perform these neck-strengthening routines daily, you'll improve your appearance and gain flexibility, as well. Although these exercises are not strenuous, you should consult your doctor before you begin performing these routines if you have any history of neck, head, spinal or back injuries.
Exercises For A Double Chin
Men's Health Zine suggests three simple exercises for a sagging neck and jowls. Do these routines three times per week and, the site says you'll start to lose your double chin within a week. Sit or stand for all of them. First, put your head back and look at the ceiling. Keep your lips closed, but don't press them together. Make an exaggerated chewing motion, and repeat the motion 20 times. Next, continue looking at the ceiling, with your lips gently closed. Extend your lower lip over your upper lip, reaching upward as far as you can. Hold the position for a count of 5, then return to the starting position. Repeat 10 times. For the last exercise, look straight ahead. Without lowering your chin, turn your head to the left until you feel a stretch. Hold this position for a count of 5. Turn your head to the right until you feel a stretch, and hold that position for a count of 5. Repeat this routine three times.
Exercises to Tighten the Neck and Chin
Today's Woman offers half a dozen easy exercises to firm your neck and chin. First, while looking straight ahead, put your thumb and forefinger on your neck, beneath your chin. Gently pull downward on your neck as you tilt your head to look at the ceiling. Repeat 10 times. Next, close your mouth and place your teeth together. Push your tongue against the gums below your lower teeth and place your forefingers at the base of your neck, pushing inward gently. Increase the pressure of your tongue as you count to 10. Hold for a count of 6 and release. For the third routine, place the fingers of one hand on your collarbone. Push your lower lip out as far as you can and look up at the ceiling. Pull the corners of your mouth downward. Next, place one thumb just behind the bone at the center of your chin. Push your tongue downward against your gums and imagine that you're touching your thumb with your tongue. For the fifth exercise, you get to pout. Stick out your lower lip as far as you can, then turn it outward. Tense your chin muscle until your chin becomes white and dimpled. To finish your routine, look straight ahead with your chin in its normal position. Turn your head to one side, keeping it parallel to your shoulder. Push your head backward and hold the position for 6 to 8 seconds. Repeat six times, then turn your head to the other side and repeat the routine.
Exercises for Sagging Neck Skin
Bright Hub recommends these exercises for sagging neck skin, or "turkey neck." To firm neck skin and build neck muscles, start by placing one opened hand across your collarbone. Press down with your hand while tilting your head until your chin is pointing toward the ceiling. Push your lower lip out and stretch your lower jaw upward. Repeat this motion 10 times. Do five sets of this exercise. The next routine has two parts. First, place both palms against your forehead. Push your forehead against your palms, whille pushing back with your hands to prevent your head from moving. Push for 10 seconds, then release. Next, lace your hands together behind your head. Push your head backward while pushing with your hands to prevent your head from moving. Push for 10 seconds, then release. Repeat both parts of the exercise.
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