Having a double-chin or double-garden can be frustrating and impact our self-confidence.
But did you know that there are exercises you can do to help reduce the appearance of a double-chin and tone the muscles in your neck and jawline? Here are eight exercises to try:.
The Chin Lift
The chin lift is a simple exercise that can help tone the muscles in your chin and neck.
- Sit or stand with your spine straight.
- Tilt your head back so that you are looking up towards the ceiling.
- Purse your lips together so that your mouth is closed but your lips are still relaxed.
- Hold this position for 5 to 10 seconds, then release and repeat several times.
The Platysma Exercise
The platysma is a muscle that runs from your jawline down to your collarbone. Toning this muscle can help reduce the appearance of a double-chin.
- Sit or stand with your spine straight.
- Open your mouth wide and pull your lower lip taut.
- Move your lower jaw up and down while keeping your lower lip taut.
- Repeat this motion several times, then relax.
The Tongue Press
The tongue press can help tone the muscles in your chin and neck.
- Sit or stand with your spine straight.
- Press your tongue against the roof of your mouth.
- Lower your chin towards your chest.
- Hold this position for 5 to 10 seconds, then release and repeat several times.
The Neck Roll
The neck roll can help stretch and tone the muscles in your neck.
- Sit or stand with your spine straight.
- Lower your chin towards your chest.
- Slowly roll your head to one side.
- Hold this position for 5 to 10 seconds, then slowly roll your head to the other side and hold for 5 to 10 seconds.
- Repeat this motion several times.
The Jaw Jut
The jaw jut can help strengthen and tone the muscles in your jawline.
- Sit or stand with your spine straight.
- Jut your lower jaw out as far as you can.
- Hold this position for a few seconds, then relax and repeat several times.
The Fish Face
The fish face can help tone the muscles in your cheeks and neck.
- Sit or stand with your spine straight.
- Purse your lips together so that your mouth is closed but your lips are still relaxed.
- Suck your cheeks in as much as possible to create a fish-face shape.
- Hold this position for a few seconds, then relax and repeat several times.
The Head Tilt
The head tilt can help tone the muscles in your neck.
- Sit or stand with your spine straight.
- Tilt your head to one side so that your ear is close to your shoulder.
- Hold this position for 5 to 10 seconds, then slowly tilt your head to the other side and hold for 5 to 10 seconds.
- Repeat this motion several times.
The Resistance Exercise
The resistance exercise can help tone the muscles in your neck and jawline.
- Sit or stand with your spine straight.
- Place your hand on your forehead and press gently.
- Try to push your head forward while resistance is being applied by your hand.
- Hold this position for 5 to 10 seconds, then release and repeat several times.
- Repeat this exercise with your hand behind your head and on the side of your head.
Conclusion
These exercises take only a few minutes and can be done almost anywhere. Incorporating these exercises into your routine can help tone the muscles in your neck and jawline, leading to a reduction in the appearance of a double-chin.