If you’re a guy, you want to look your best. And part of looking your best involves having a defined jawline that screams masculinity. 

Working on your jawline becomes all the more important as you age. As people get older, fat builds up around the neck, making the jaw blend in with the rest of the face. 

Fortunately, no matter how old you are, there is a solution. Don’t give up hope without first going through intensive jawline exercises to keep that definition solid. 

Do Jawline Exercises Work?

Exercising your jawline is the same as working out any other part of your body. Everyone’s results will vary to an extent due to genetics and how often you exercise. 

However, as long as you stick with it, you should begin to see some results over time. The important thing is consistency. You should ideally work out the area for 30 minutes at a time for six days a week. 

While that sounds like a lot, remember that you can work out your jawline while performing other tasks (for the most part). If you work from home, you can typically exercise as you type. 

Exercises for Your Jawline

There’s plenty of variety to enjoy with jawline exercises. It helps keep things interesting, and it prevents your jaw and neck muscles from getting used to the same routine. 

To start, you can pick up gum chewing. It’s a great, fun way to build definition in the area. Just make sure you go with sugar-free gum so that you aren’t getting needless calories.

Chin Ups

Chin-ups target the lower half of your face. To start, close your mouth and slowly move your jaw forward. From there, lift up the lower lip and push up until you start to feel the muscles in your chin and jawline stretch. 

You then want to hold that position for 10 seconds before letting go. Give yourself a breather, and start it again.

Neck Curl-Up

Think of a neck curl-up like an abdominal crunch for your stomach. Lay down on your back and press your tongue to your mouth’s roof. 

Then bring your chin to your chest. To do this, you’ll need to lift your head about two or three inches off the ground.

Collarbone Backup

The collarbone backup engages with muscles under your chin. To start, bring your head back several inches until you feel the sides of your neck begin to contract. 

Through this, you want to keep your chest as still as possible. Your chin should be parallel with the floor. After that, you can repeat the motion but push your head forward. 

Tongue Twister

No, this exercise doesn’t require fanciful phrases. You place your tongue at the roof of your mouth, right behind your teeth. 

You want to press your tongue firmly against the roof to create tension. Then hum and make a vibrating noise to work out your muscles. 

Safety Considerations When Working Out Your Jawline

When doing any of these exercises, you want to take it slow. For many people, the muscles in the neck and chin are often underdeveloped. Going too fast may cause unnecessary strain on the muscles. 

Additionally, if you feel any pain at all while exercising, stop immediately. If it persists, talk to your doctor. 

Other than that, start working out today to get a more defined jawline. Once you get more definition and take care of any acne in the area, you’ll feel more confident in your looks. 

On top of aesthetics, jawline exercises also decrease your chances of winding up with temporomandibular joint disorders as well as chronic pain in the neck and chin. 

References:

Burry, Madeleine H. “The 5 Best Jawline Exercises for a More Defined Chin.” Livestrong, 10 Aug. 2022. https://www.livestrong.com/article/13771716-facial-exercises-for-jawline-chin/

Simonetti, Christina. “Facial Exercises for a Defined, Muscular Jawline.” Men’s Health. https://www.mensjournal.com/health-fitness/exercise-your-face-for-more-muscular-jawline/