I've always had a weak jawline. One of the reasons I think I look so much better when I'm on the hard low end of my recommended weight is because there is no flesh to spare around my face, so I look prettier. I only JUST learned that there are exercises to help improve definition around your neck, chin, and jawline!
I'm going to start doing the following tomorrow and take a picture, then some more in two weeks to see if there's a difference. Anyone else want to join me?
CHIN EXERCISES (help remove/prevent double chin)
According to Deborah Crowley, who developed the Flex Effect Facial Resistance exercise program, results should be visible within just two weeks when you exercise face muscles daily.
Step 1
Form a loose fist. Place your hand under your chin, with the knuckles of the fist positioned in the indent where your neck meets the chin. Force your lower jaw open, causing resistance with your fist. Hold the pose for approximately 30 seconds and relax.
Step 2
Lie face up on the floor or a similar flat surface. Slowly lift your head, and touch your chest with your chin, without raising your shoulders. Return your head to the ground. Start with 10 repetitions per day, gradually working your way up to 50 reps as the muscles become stronger.
Step 3
Sit or stand comfortably with your spine erect. Tilt your head back as far as possible. Open and close your mouth, feeling the platysma muscle--which begins underneath your chin and continues down the neck--stretch and become taut as you close your mouth. Repeat for two minutes or until you tire.
Step 4
Sit on a chair with your head tilted back. Look to the ceiling while puckering your lips, and with as much force as you can muster, attempt to kiss the ceiling. When performed correctly, you will feel the skin covering the jowls and neck become taut. Hold the pose for 20 seconds, relax and repeat one more time.
Step 5
Slap the entire chin area. Using the backs of your index and middle fingers, slap underneath your chin. Start gently, then increase speed and pressure. Continue for two minutes at a time. This will stimulate circulation and oxygen supply to the area, which will improve skin tone and aid cell rejuvenation.
FACE EXERCISES (anti-aging, anti-jowls, thinning for face)
Yawning Exercise
A yawning exercise is done just the way it sounds: You mimic the movements of a yawn. Sit or stand with your gaze forward and your mouth closed. Open your mouth as wide as you can and hold for 1 second. Close your mouth for a second and repeat. Aim for 10 to 12 repetitions and do three to four sets.
Finger Assist
A finger-assisted exercise focuses on the cheeks. Place three fingers of each hand on your face, right below your cheek bones. Push straight down as you try to lift your cheek muscles back toward your ears. You will feel your facial muscles contracting. Hold for 1 second, release for 1 second and repeat 10 to 12 times. Do three to four sets.
Kiss and Smile
This exercise can be done from a seated, standing or prone position. Make a big smile and hold for a full second. Release the smile and pucker your lips forward like you are kissing someone; hold for 1 second. Repeat 10 to 12 times and do three to four sets.
Suction
The suction exercise is performed by holding a contraction. Start with your lips closed. Lift your jaws and suck your cheeks in toward each other so they form hollow spots on your face. Hold for 10 to 15 seconds, release and repeat 10 to 12 times. Caution: Do not apply too much downward pressure on your teeth, which could cause cuts inside your mouth.
Air Hold
Use air to work all the facial muscles around your mouth. Look straight ahead with your mouth closed. Forcefully push air under your lower lip and hold it there for 10 to 15 seconds. Push the air to your upper lip and hold it there for 10 to 15 seconds. Repeat the same air push in your left cheek, right cheek and then entire mouth. Take a few breaths when you are done, then repeat 10 to 12 times.
JAWLINE DEFINITION EXERCISES
Because these muscles attach to your skin, it is highly recommended that you moisturize your skin in some way before doing them. Use a lotion or even water. These do not have traditional names, so bear with me:
Chin Raises [images coming soon...]
Tilt your head all the way back and protrude your chin and lower lip towards the ceiling as far as it can go. Now push your tongue to the top of your palate (top of your mouth). Do you feel that stretch under your jaw? Good. Now begin the movement: while keeping your head back, lower your jaw all the way down (i.e. open your mouth), your tongue will naturally recede off your palate. Then in an exaggerated move raise your chin to the initial position as your push out your lower lip as far from your face as possible. Be sure to raise your tongue with your chin so that it once again rests at the top of your palate. That is 1 rep.
Lower Lip Dips [images coming soon...]
Just like with the chin raises. Look upwards and push out your lower lip as high as you can and hold it flexed like that - your mouth should be open slightly due to how far your chin is protruded. In a strong move, be very careful to not lose the flex, lower your chin as far down as you can so that it is tucked against your neck. You should feel a tightness in the suprahyoid muscles (the ones under your chin). Hold there for 5 seconds. That is 1 rep. No need to manipulate your tongue in this one.
Lower Lip Side Dips [images coming soon...]
This is virtually the same as Lower Lip Dips except that from the top position you push your chin out to the sides. From the top position, as you push your lower lip upwards and extend your chin, lower your entire face in a diagonal motion so that you are now facing you right. Hold there for 5 seconds and then repeat with your left side. That is 1 rep each.
Mastoid Holds [images coming soon...]
This may or may not be tough on your neck so be careful with this one, listen to your body. If you have chronic neck problems you might want to skip this. Keeping your torso faced forward, turn your head face as far right as you can. Now, without moving your shoulder, tuck your chin downward and attempt to make contact with your shoulder (you shouldn't be able to), once you get as close as you can. Hold there for 5 seconds then repeat with your left side. That is 1 rep each.
Oblique Cycles (recommended, but optional) [images coming soon...]
Finally something we are used to. It may not seem like it but while we are focused on your abs oblique cycles are actually doing some great work with your neck and chin muscles. Grab a mat and lie on your back. With your legs up and your hands behind your head, reach to make contact with your right elbow and your left knee while extending your right leg. Then repeat in reverse, left elbow to right knee with an extended left leg. That is 1 rep. Your legs move in a cyclical movement and your elbows rock back and forth from side to side.
I'm going to start doing the following tomorrow and take a picture, then some more in two weeks to see if there's a difference. Anyone else want to join me?
CHIN EXERCISES (help remove/prevent double chin)
According to Deborah Crowley, who developed the Flex Effect Facial Resistance exercise program, results should be visible within just two weeks when you exercise face muscles daily.
Step 1
Form a loose fist. Place your hand under your chin, with the knuckles of the fist positioned in the indent where your neck meets the chin. Force your lower jaw open, causing resistance with your fist. Hold the pose for approximately 30 seconds and relax.
Step 2
Lie face up on the floor or a similar flat surface. Slowly lift your head, and touch your chest with your chin, without raising your shoulders. Return your head to the ground. Start with 10 repetitions per day, gradually working your way up to 50 reps as the muscles become stronger.
Step 3
Sit or stand comfortably with your spine erect. Tilt your head back as far as possible. Open and close your mouth, feeling the platysma muscle--which begins underneath your chin and continues down the neck--stretch and become taut as you close your mouth. Repeat for two minutes or until you tire.
Step 4
Sit on a chair with your head tilted back. Look to the ceiling while puckering your lips, and with as much force as you can muster, attempt to kiss the ceiling. When performed correctly, you will feel the skin covering the jowls and neck become taut. Hold the pose for 20 seconds, relax and repeat one more time.
Step 5
Slap the entire chin area. Using the backs of your index and middle fingers, slap underneath your chin. Start gently, then increase speed and pressure. Continue for two minutes at a time. This will stimulate circulation and oxygen supply to the area, which will improve skin tone and aid cell rejuvenation.
FACE EXERCISES (anti-aging, anti-jowls, thinning for face)
Yawning Exercise
A yawning exercise is done just the way it sounds: You mimic the movements of a yawn. Sit or stand with your gaze forward and your mouth closed. Open your mouth as wide as you can and hold for 1 second. Close your mouth for a second and repeat. Aim for 10 to 12 repetitions and do three to four sets.
Finger Assist
A finger-assisted exercise focuses on the cheeks. Place three fingers of each hand on your face, right below your cheek bones. Push straight down as you try to lift your cheek muscles back toward your ears. You will feel your facial muscles contracting. Hold for 1 second, release for 1 second and repeat 10 to 12 times. Do three to four sets.
Kiss and Smile
This exercise can be done from a seated, standing or prone position. Make a big smile and hold for a full second. Release the smile and pucker your lips forward like you are kissing someone; hold for 1 second. Repeat 10 to 12 times and do three to four sets.
Suction
The suction exercise is performed by holding a contraction. Start with your lips closed. Lift your jaws and suck your cheeks in toward each other so they form hollow spots on your face. Hold for 10 to 15 seconds, release and repeat 10 to 12 times. Caution: Do not apply too much downward pressure on your teeth, which could cause cuts inside your mouth.
Air Hold
Use air to work all the facial muscles around your mouth. Look straight ahead with your mouth closed. Forcefully push air under your lower lip and hold it there for 10 to 15 seconds. Push the air to your upper lip and hold it there for 10 to 15 seconds. Repeat the same air push in your left cheek, right cheek and then entire mouth. Take a few breaths when you are done, then repeat 10 to 12 times.
JAWLINE DEFINITION EXERCISES
Because these muscles attach to your skin, it is highly recommended that you moisturize your skin in some way before doing them. Use a lotion or even water. These do not have traditional names, so bear with me:
Chin Raises [images coming soon...]
Tilt your head all the way back and protrude your chin and lower lip towards the ceiling as far as it can go. Now push your tongue to the top of your palate (top of your mouth). Do you feel that stretch under your jaw? Good. Now begin the movement: while keeping your head back, lower your jaw all the way down (i.e. open your mouth), your tongue will naturally recede off your palate. Then in an exaggerated move raise your chin to the initial position as your push out your lower lip as far from your face as possible. Be sure to raise your tongue with your chin so that it once again rests at the top of your palate. That is 1 rep.
Lower Lip Dips [images coming soon...]
Just like with the chin raises. Look upwards and push out your lower lip as high as you can and hold it flexed like that - your mouth should be open slightly due to how far your chin is protruded. In a strong move, be very careful to not lose the flex, lower your chin as far down as you can so that it is tucked against your neck. You should feel a tightness in the suprahyoid muscles (the ones under your chin). Hold there for 5 seconds. That is 1 rep. No need to manipulate your tongue in this one.
Lower Lip Side Dips [images coming soon...]
This is virtually the same as Lower Lip Dips except that from the top position you push your chin out to the sides. From the top position, as you push your lower lip upwards and extend your chin, lower your entire face in a diagonal motion so that you are now facing you right. Hold there for 5 seconds and then repeat with your left side. That is 1 rep each.
Mastoid Holds [images coming soon...]
This may or may not be tough on your neck so be careful with this one, listen to your body. If you have chronic neck problems you might want to skip this. Keeping your torso faced forward, turn your head face as far right as you can. Now, without moving your shoulder, tuck your chin downward and attempt to make contact with your shoulder (you shouldn't be able to), once you get as close as you can. Hold there for 5 seconds then repeat with your left side. That is 1 rep each.
Oblique Cycles (recommended, but optional) [images coming soon...]
Finally something we are used to. It may not seem like it but while we are focused on your abs oblique cycles are actually doing some great work with your neck and chin muscles. Grab a mat and lie on your back. With your legs up and your hands behind your head, reach to make contact with your right elbow and your left knee while extending your right leg. Then repeat in reverse, left elbow to right knee with an extended left leg. That is 1 rep. Your legs move in a cyclical movement and your elbows rock back and forth from side to side.
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