A chiseled and toned jawline is something many of us desire, especially when scrolling through the posts of our favorite Instagram models. But what do we do about the stubborn double chin that ruins our picture-perfect selfies?
You might be skeptical—do these exercises really work? Are they worth the time and effort? How long will it take to see results? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered.
This article will guide you through effective and practical facial exercises to combat your double chin, all while addressing common concerns like time commitment, practicality, and consistency.
Whether you’re worried about the exercises being too awkward or wondering if there are quicker alternatives, keep reading. These natural, side-effect-free exercises might just be your holy grail for achieving the picture-perfect face you’ve always wanted. Let’s dive in and tackle those double chin woes head-on!
1. Neck Rolls
Research says that Neckroll is the perfect neck workout for double chin as it aims at reducing neck fat while boosting the blood circulation in the shoulders.
How to do
- Start by standing or sitting with your feet apart.
- Stretch your neck as much as possible by rotating or rolling it clockwise.
- Be careful not to extend your neck too far back or forth until you’ve become used to it and gained neck strength.
- Maintain your shoulders’ immobility.
- 20 times clockwise, 20 times counterclockwise
2. Ball Exercise
Ball exercise can definitely help you get rid of your double chin, all you need to perform this exercise is a small squeezable ball, this exercise helps in making your neck muscles strong. This exercise is also an excellent stress buster.
How to do
- Sit up straight and comfortably.
- Place the little, squeezable ball beneath your chin.
- Slowly lower your chin, exerting pressure on the ball.
- Perform 20-30 repetitions of this workout many times each day.
3. Fish Lips
Apart from being a chin fat removal exercise this exercise is excellent in toning up your cheek muscles, it strengthens and stretches the cheek muscles thereby reducing the stubborn flabbiness in your neck area, and to add cherry to the cake this exercise is easy enough to perform.
How to do
- Place yourself in a comfortable sitting or standing position.
- Suck your cheeks till your face resembles fish lips. Hold the position for 5 seconds.
- You’re doing it correctly if you feel a burn in your jaw and cheeks.
- Repeat this exercise as many times as you can.
4. Pouting
Pouting can be the best exercise for netizens out there, as pouting for a selfie is not new to them. The good thing is you can use your selfie pose for as an excellent double chin exercise at home. Pouting can give you a well-defined jaw line and an invisible double chin.
How to do
- Pout your lips while keeping your head straight.
- Hold it for at least 3 seconds.
- Tilt your head up to your chin.
- Maintain your lower lip out.
- Repeat 10 times.
5. Chewing
Studies say that You might have heard this before those chewing gums can be an extremely effective way of losing facial fat and double chin, but when we are talking about chewing gums for face fat reduction we mean it for an extended period, the chewing should be continuous until you feel a tingling sensation on your face, chewing gums can also help you shed the under-chin fat, so next time while shopping for smacks don’t forget to add some gummies on your list.
How to do
- Opt for sugar-free gum and sit or stand comfortably with a straight back.
- Chew the gum slowly and evenly, engaging both sides of your mouth.
- Continue chewing for 20-30 minutes until you feel a slight burn in your jaw muscles.
- Perform this exercise at least once daily for effective results.
- Combine with other facial exercises for comprehensive double chin reduction.
6. Stretching the neck sideways
Stretching your neck sideways is another effective face yoga exercise for double chin reduction, it also gives relief to the stressed neck muscles which get sore after working in front of a screen for hours.
How to do
- Sit up straight, back straight, and head stern.
- Extend your neck to the right as far as you can. (Know your limitations and avoid causing neck spasms by straining it too much.) It is not how far you stretch, but how properly you stretch)
- Now extend it to the left. Repeat it at least 10 times every day, sideways. To avoid cramping, be sure you’re doing it correctly. These may take a few months to see effects, so keep practicing.
7. The lip pulls
The lip pull can be a great way of exercising your jaw and neck muscles, apart from helping you in getting rid of double chin it can also make your lips plumper and help in fading out the wrinkles around your jaw.
How to do
- To begin, sit in the lotus pose with your neck straight.
- Pull out your lower jawline, leaving your bottom lip hanging out.
- Feel the fullness in your jawline and chin muscles.
- Hold the pose for 2-3 seconds and repeat 10 times every day.
8. Chin lock
Chin Lock exercise is extremely helpful in toning and shaping the muscles around your jaw line, also helpful in getting rid of the double chin.
How to do
- Sit in a comfortable position
- Take a deep breath
- Place your hands on your knees
- Raise your sternum (breast bone) toward your chin
- Move your head in forward and backward direction
- Hold this position for a while
9. Tongue rolling
This exercise is a good way of stimulating facial muscles; it helps in shaping up the jaw and upper lips and hence gives a slimmer look to the face.
How to do
- Keep your face straight
- Roll your tongue
- Stretch it as much as possible
- Try to move your tongue towards your nose
- Repeat this 15-20 times for getting good results
Bottomline
The double chin and face fat can never dim your dazzle as long as you wear the million-dollar smile and your confidence as an armor, but it is never bad to take care of yourself and have a little concern about your public appearance. The exercised discussed above are your ways to shine bright in the world and the good thing is they all are natural and don’t have any side effects. The only thing you need with these exercises is persistence and patience and soon you will discover the changes you always yearned for.
FAQs
References
https://www.webmd.com/beauty/how-to-get-rid-of-a-double-chin
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29744215
Mr. Vijay Kumar Pandey is an eminent Yoga teacher with 15 years of experience. He excelled himself in Iyengar Yoga under the guidance of revered master BKS Iyengar Read More
