With passing time, your face’s appearance shifts: Wrinkles form, jowls sag, double chins form and your neck and chin lose tautness. If you’re waging battle against these changes, there are dermatological procedures — like fillers and other injections — that can help.
But what about non-medical remedies? If you’re accustomed to buoying your health and wellness with regular workouts and a thoughtful diet, you might wonder if there’s merit to facial exercises, which are often on view as you scroll social media.
5 Jawline Exercises to Try
So-called face yoga isn’t likely to transform your neck, chin or cheeks. But if you’re curious about giving your jawline a workout, Alejandra (Ali) Martinez CPT, a certified personal trainer at WRKOUT, shares five jawline exercises you can try at home.
1. Sound Out Vowels
SETS1
REPS15
- Open your mouth wide.
- Say the letter “O” followed by the letter “E.”
- Hold each position for 1 second.
2. Kiss the Sky
REPS20
- Lift your chin, then nod your head back.
- Swallow while simultaneously pushing the tip of your tongue against the roof of your mouth.
3. Stretch Your Tongue
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SETS3
TIME10 Sec
- Sit up straight. Slowly raise your chin so you’re looking at the ceiling.
- Keep your shoulders relaxed to avoid neck strain.
- Stick your tongue out and down, trying to get the tip to touch your chin.
- Hold this position for 10 seconds, then relax.
- Repeat for a total of 3 sets.
4. Smile Smoother
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REPS1
- Place your index finger onto the chin area. Make a smile shape with your mouth wrapping your lips around your teeth.
- Start to scoop your jaw backwards, opening and closing your mouth.
- Apply subtle pressure with your index finger as you start to tilt your chin up towards the ceiling without over-straining the neck, continue to open and close your mouth as you slowly tilt your head back down to starting position.
5. Chin Press
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SETS3
TIME1 Min
- Place your fist under your chin and begin opening and closing your mouth.
- Push your fist into your chin, applying resistance from your hand.
- Do not rush through the movement. Repeat for 1 minute.
- Rest before starting your next set.