Neck Exercises For A Double Chin

Whether it is called a chin twin, spare chin, second chin or wattle, no one likes an unsightly double chin. While age, genetics and caloric intake play a part in developing a flaccid, flabby chin, there are measures you can take to fight the fat. The platysma neck muscle supports the skin under the chin. In addition to weight loss and a regular routine of aerobic exercise, you can target the platysma muscle to tone and firm the saggy flesh and fatty deposits that cause a double chin.

Chin Push-Up

To firm your sagging chin line, exercise guru Jack LaLanne suggests targeting the deep muscles of the neck. Place the heel of your hand under your chin, curling your fingertips so that they rest on top of your bottom lip. Now, open and close your mouth against the light resistance of your hand. After 20 repetitions you should feel the muscles at the front of your neck tensing and tightening.

Under-Chin Contour

The under-chin contour exercise can help firm the front of your throat and sculpt a heavy double chin, but it can take months to realize any results. Place both hands on your forehead, fingers overlapping but not interlaced, palms down. Exert a significant amount of pressure on your forehead just above your eyebrows. Extend your elbows out to the sides of your head, almost level with your forehead. Now, push your head forward and downward while resisting with your arms and hands. Continue trying to force your head forward and down until you feel the muscles under your chin and on your throat tensing and tightening. Attempt to push your head downward against the resistance of your arms and hands until your chin almost touches your chest. While performing this exercise daily can have beneficial results over the long haul, remember that nothing works more effectively than weight loss in the fight against neck flab.

Head and Neck Roll

According to Annelise Hagen, New York City-based yoga instructor and author of "The Yoga Face," the head and neck roll not only tones the neck, throat and chin, but it helps illuminate your appearance by lifting pinched facial expressions. Hagen also claims that the exercise has the added benefit of improving posture and reducing wrinkles. As your posture improves, your abdominal muscles engage properly to support your spine, translating into a leaner-looking, toned profile. Stand with your head perched squarely on your neck. Leading with your chin, slowly roll your head toward the ceiling in a circular motion. Lean your head back as your eyes look up toward the ceiling, then turn your neck to the left and lower your head to the starting position.