You might regularly visit the gym or exercise, but you may also forget one of the most noticeable areas of the body when it comes to telltale signs of aging -- the neck. A few simple exercises performed on a daily basis will tone and slim your neck splenius muscle, chin, and jaw line, giving you a more youthful appearance.
Chin Dips
Work the front of your neck with a chin dip or chin pressing move that strengthening the muscles enveloping the front of the neck. Sit on the floor, legs outstretched in front of you or sit in a chair, legs apart. Place your hands on the back of your head and elbows extended out in front of you. Using your hands as resistance, dip your chin toward your chest and then press backward, against your hands. Hold the contraction for 20 seconds and then release and return to your starting position. Repeat 10 times.
Head Tilts
Work the front of your neck muscles and reduce wobble and flab by performing head tilts. Stand or sit comfortably, shoulders relaxed. Slowly tilt your head backward until you can look up at your ceiling and you feel the pull at the base of your jaw. Then slowly pull your head forward again. Repeat 10 times. Work the sides of the neck by tilting your head from side to side, as if you're trying to touch your right ear to your right shoulder. You can't do it, but allow the head tilt as far as you can gently stretch it, then hold the contraction for 5 seconds, then release and return your head to an upright position before tilting it to the other side. Repeat the side-to-side motion 10 times on each side.
Forehead Press
Stand or sit, with your shoulders relaxed. Place your right hand on your forehead and try to push forward against the resistance of your hand. You'll definitely feel the tension throughout the front of the neck. Hold contractions for 5 to 10 seconds and then release. Repeat 10 times.
Floor Head Press
This simple exercise works to strengthen and tone your neck as well as to improve your posture. Lie on the floor with your arms at your sides and your legs bent. Tuck your lower abs inward and press the back of your head down into the floor. Place a towel or low cushion or pillow behind your head if necessary for comfort. Hold the contraction for 10 seconds and release. Repeat 10 times.
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