The neck is a part of the body that is often neglected by traditional exercise programs. For some people though, a flabby neck or a double chin is as big of a problem as the extra weight they carry around their waists. Slimming your neck can be as simple as slimming any other part of the body. It requires a good diet and exercise. Exercises that work the muscles of the neck will help you to lose extra weight in the area.
Chin and Frontal Throat Stretch
This exercise will help to tighten the muscles and skin from the lower chin down to the top of your chest. Begin this exercise by standing straight up with your feet about shoulder-width apart. Now, lift your lower lip so that is on top of your upper lip. It is important that your lower lip stays in this position and your back stays straight throughout the exercise. Tilt your head backwards and raise your chin so that you are looking straight up into the sky. You should feel a slight strain in the front of your neck. Hold this position for about a second, then slowly return your head to the starting position. Do 10 to 15 of these exercises twice a day.
Side Resistance Exercise
This is a simple isometric exercise that will work the muscles on each side of your neck. It can be performed in a standing or sitting position. Start by placing your left hand on the left side of your head. Place the bottom of your palm slightly above your ear and apply resistance. Now, try to touch your left ear to your left shoulder. You should apply enough resistance with your hand so that your head does not move toward your left shoulder, but not so much that it is moving in the other direction. You will feel tension in both sides of your neck. Hold this position for approximately five seconds, then release. You should do five to 10 repetitions and then switch to the right side. You can do this exercise up to three times a day.
Back Resistance Exercise.
This exercise is similar to the side resistance exercise. It is designed to tone and strengthen the muscles in the back of your neck and upper back. It can be performed in either the standing or sitting position. Begin by placing both hands behind your head. This is similar to the position you take when you are performing a situp. You can interlock your fingers if you like. Now, attempt to push your head backwards while simultaneously applying pressure in the opposite direction with your hands. Hold this position for approximately five seconds and then release. You can do five to 10 repetitions of this up to three times a day.
The Gulping Fish Exercise
This exercise will not only tone the muscles of the front of the neck, but also will smooth and firm the skin. To properly perform this exercise, place your hand flat against the base of your neck, slightly above your collarbone. Now, slightly look up until you feel tension in the front of your neck and hold this position. Then, by lifting your lower jaw up toward the ceiling, lift your lower lip up and over your upper lip. Hold this position for a second, then allow the lower lip to drop back down to its natural position. If done properly, you will look like a gulping fish when performing this exercise. Do about 10 repetitions of this exercise three times daily.
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