Muscles become firm when worked with resistance, and neck muscles are no different. Whether you want to lose excess fat, firm up the skin or strengthen the muscles, you must first work and firm the muscles. When performing neck exercises, avoid heavy weights and instead opt for very light weights or isometric resistance. To firm your neck, practice specific exercises on three nonconsecutive days a week.
Forward Resistance
Providing forward resistance firms the muscles in the front of your neck, which can help firm the skin that covers the muscles. Place your hands against your forehead. Press your head forward while resisting any movement with your hands. Hold the forward contraction for five seconds, then relax your neck. Complete five to 10 repetitions. Place a pillow against a wall and press your forehead into the pillow to make this exercise more challenging.
Backward Resistance
This exercise targets the muscles in the back of your neck, which often become strained when looking down at a computer or book all day long. Clasp your hands behind your head. Keeping your chin down, press your head back while resisting any movement with your hands. Hold the press for five seconds, then relax. Perform this exercise five to 10 times.
Side Resistance
This exercise firms the muscles on either side of your neck. Place your right hand against the right side of your head. Press your head toward your hand while resisting any movement with your hand. Press for five seconds, then relax your neck. Repeat the exercise with your left side. Continue to alternate sides until you have completed five to 10 repetitions per side.
Towel Neck Resistance
This dynamic exercise targets the muscles on the back of your neck. Sit on a chair or exercise bench and loop a small to medium towel around the back of your head. Hold an end of the towel in each hand and pull gently. Lean forward slightly and slowly lift your head while providing constant resistance with the towel. Perform 10 to 15 repetitions of this exercise.
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