As you age, it's normal for the muscles and skin of your neck to start sagging. However, you can prevent this to some degree by following a healthy diet, not smoking and exercising regularly. You can also perform targeted exercises for your neck, chin and throat to tighten up the muscles and skin -- and give your neck a slimmer, more youthful look.
Chewing For Pretend
One way to tighten your neck muscles and sagging skin is to pretend you're chewing. This exercise can be performed anywhere while sitting or standing. To begin, tilt your head back and look up at the ceiling or sky. Keep your mouth shut completely and chew at least 20 times. Chew in all different ways on both sides of your mouth. If needed, you can chew an actual piece of gum to make this easier.
Backward Stretch
Another exercise is a backward stretch that keeps your neck limber and flexible. You can do this stretch comfortably while sitting in a chair. Put your fingers on both sides of your neck and place slight pressure. Then tilt your head back until you're looking up at the sky. Hold for a few seconds before tilting your head forward again. You should feel a good stretch in the front and sides of your neck.
Upward Tongue Press
The upward tongue press is effective at tightening your chin and preventing a droopy neck. To do this exercise you can sit in a chair with your head facing forward. Your mouth should be closed as you place the tip of your tongue just behind your teeth on the roof of your mouth. Press and hold there for several seconds, increasing the pressure slightly. Then release the pressure over several seconds. Repeat several times throughout the day for the best results.
Backward Resistance
A neck exercise you can do to tone up your muscles and tighten sagging skin is the backward resistance exercise. It is performed by putting your hands behind your head and pressing your head back into them. However, your hands should resist the pressure of your head. Keep your head straight. It shouldn't tilt downward during this exercise at all. After holding for several seconds, you can repeat this exercise as many times as you'd like throughout the day for an immediate neck workout.
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