We usually pay a lot of attention to our bodies when it comes to exercise, but we forget that the muscles in our faces may also need to be exercised. And it’s not just about having a defined jaw: one expert suggests that performing these exercises can help prevent neck pain, headaches, and jaw pain.
Here Were team has prepared for you 5 simple but effective exercises that will help you tone your muscles and give your jawline a more defined appearance.
1. The Jawbone Restorer
How to do the exercise: Place your thumbs under your chin, side by side. Then, gently push your chin down, creating resistance, and slowly slide your thumbs along your jawline to your ears.
Duration: Repeat 10 times.
Effect: This exercise helps strengthen and define the jawline.
2. The Sagging Chin Exercise
How to do the exercise: Sit at a table and place your fists under your chin and jaw. Keep your elbows resting on the table. Try opening your mouth slowly and gently, continuing to push your fists upward, creating resistance. Hold for a moment and release.
Duration: Repeat 10 times, and do 3 sets (if you’re ready).
Effect: This exercise works the area under the chin, making it more toned and sculpted.
3. The Chin-up Exercise
How to do the exercise: Close your mouth and slowly push your jaw forward, lifting your lower lip. Feel your muscles stretch. Stay in this position for about 10 seconds and do the exercise again.
Duration: Do 3 sets of 15 reps.
Effect: This exercise promotes elevation of the facial muscles in the lower part of the face.
4. The Vowel Sounds Exercise
How to do the exercise: Your goal is to open your mouth as wide as you can and say the sounds “O” and “E”. Make sure you articulate the sounds and activate your muscles. Try not to touch or show your teeth.
Duration: Do 3 sets of 15 reps.
Effect: This exercise tones the muscles located around the mouth and lips.
5. The Collar Bone Backup Exercise
How to do the exercise: Keep your head parallel to the floor, gently move it back to feel the muscles contract, and then return to the starting position.
Duration: Do 3 sets of 10 repetitions. When you are ready, you can try remaining in this position for longer.
Effect: This exercise perfectly engages the muscles under the chin.
