The platysma and sternomastoid muscles in the frontal part of the neck are responsible for certain facial expressions and mobility of the head and neck as well as offering stability to the structures of neck vertebrae. Weak neck muscles can lead to sleep loss, fatigue and headaches. Exercising the frontal neck muscles is not hard and can be done at anytime without the use of special equipment.
Step 1
Stand with your head, neck and shoulders erect and place both palms flat on your forehead. Hold the hands firmly in place and push the head forward, while pushing back with the hands to create tension in the front neck muscles. Hold this position for 10 seconds and release slowly.
Step 2
Stand or sit erect and tilt your head back to look at the ceiling. Place your tongue in the roof of your mouth and hold. Try to get as much of the tongue to touch the roof of your mouth as possible. This will create tension, which can be felt in the front neck muscles. Hold for several seconds and slowly bring the head down, while holding the tongue on the roof of your mouth.
Step 3
Lie flat on the floor or on a bed with a pillow underneath your head. Keep your arms to the side and bend your knees to place the soles of your feet on the floor or bed. Looking at the ceiling, try to bring your chin close to your chest, moving your head as little as possible to achieve this. Doing this should create tension in the front of the neck muscless. Hold this position for 10 seconds and slowly bring the head back to the starting point. Repeat this 10 times.
Things You'll Need
- Pillow
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