Do You Even (Face) Lift, Bro? Exercises for Your Cheeks and Jaw
Get fit to face the world with these facial exercises.
A well-rounded physical fitness routine is a key component to living a healthy lifestyle. But we typically neglect to work out the very muscles people see the most — our faces. Just like the rest of your body, the more than 57 muscles in your face and neck require exercise to stay toned and fit. These simple facial exercises can help you strengthen facial muscles, get a slim face, and even combat signs of aging.
The Brow-Raiser
If you want: Lifted brows
Perform this facial exercise regularly to keep your brows up where they belong:
- Put your index and middle fingers together in a closed peace sign
- Rest your fingernails over your brows and gently push the skin down
- Lift your brows up and down, while creating resistance with the weight of your fingernails
- Repeat 10 times
- Complete 6 sets
Tip: Add IRIS to your face workout to target signs of aging around the eye contour.
The Cheekbone Lift
If you want: Defined cheekbones
We weren’t all blessed with Angelina-Jolie-as-Maleficent cheekbones, but facial exercise can help you get a little closer. Trade in flabby, fat cheeks for defined cheekbones by following these steps:
- Place your fingers over each cheekbone
- Gently lift the skin until taut
- Open your mouth to form an elongated “O”; you should feel resistance in your cheek muscles
- Hold for 5 seconds
- Complete 10-15 sets
The Chipmunk Cheek Squeeze
If you want: A slim face
Sculpt fat cheeks and an excuse to make a fish face over and over again? Sign us up. Here’s how to lose those acorn-storage pouches:
- Tilt your head all the way back and push your chin forward
- Suck your cheeks in as much as possible
- Hold for 5 seconds
- Complete 10-15 sets
The Jaw Flex
If you want: A toned jawline
A double chin can make you look heavier and older than you really are. Trim face fat and get a more defined look with this face workout:
- Tilt your head back until you’re looking at the ceiling
- Move your lower lip over your upper lip as far as you can; you should feel this in the jaw muscles near your ears
- Hold for 10 seconds
- Complete 10-15 sets
The Puffer Fish Press
If you want: Wrinkle-free nasolabial folds
This facial exercise will help reduce the very un-funny appearance of laugh lines around your mouth. Here’s how:
- Close your mouth and puff up your cheeks
- Move the air from one cheek to the other
- Repeat for 30 seconds
Just like you should use a foam roller after a normal workout, use the anti-aging side of your LUNA to massage away any tension after your facial exercises.
Katie Steadman is a native Texan roaming Asia with a penchant for writing, and solving sudoku puzzles at breakneck speed.
I absolutely love your posts about a healthy lifestyle with the great fitness working out techniques for facial muscles. It’s been a lot of help.
Nice article
Thanks a lot I’m going to try
Awesome post. So easy to follow..
Definitely going to share.
Awesome exercises
I’ve seen some improvements on my face.
I have been getting fillers in my jawline, cheeks, and nasolabial folds for the past few years. For some reason the fillers only last a couple months. I was going broke trying to look more youthful..I started doing these and what an amazing transformation!!! Now only a little Botox and a small amount of fillers around my mouth and lips keeps me looking young..thank you thank you thank you!!!
Been doing facial exercises since I saw it on Fame in the 80’s. It really does make a difference .
Nice…
i relly love this iwas follow this past 7 ays n really its working ..super on my face …thank you so much 4 this …..
I see a difference in my puffy face after doing facial exercises that I saw online,they do work,I see the difference,
Ian
Edinburgh
I want to know how to get rid of visible cheekbones, I’d rather have plump cheeks than have my cheekbones show.
I am pleased to say I can see results from doing these and more exercises not on this link. Dare I say better than creams I have spent a fortune in al the top brands of QVC. but using both methods with these exercises I have has complements about how well I am looking. I cannot say more than this.
I really need to work on that I searched on google n found above clips great help..
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I just discovered your website and did all the exercises. I love them and intend to do them daily. I have more time at night. Is that a good time to exercise the face?
Hi, Sylvia! It sure is, whenever you have the time is a great time to do the exercises 🙂
Oh my gosh, haha! The muscles in my face actually feel sore after that. This is such a weird feeling! I’m gonna try this out for a while and see what happens.
Just once I’d like to see an older woman who really needs to do facial exercises in these videos. I realize it’s good to start young, and I wish I had done that, but I really wonder what it will do for a woman my age (57).
I look like a chipmunk and I hate it
I have a question. Say I want a slimmer face, how long will I be doing this till I see results?
Hi Sophia! Like every physical exercise in life, it really depends on your dedication and your skin, we would guess a month. 🙂
just wow
Does it work at age 14?
Please note that we do not have an age restriction on our devices, however, we recommend consulting with your dermatologist if you are younger than 14 years old. 🙂
Wow! Great post really amazing! Amazing advice are given to Exercises for Your Cheeks and Jaw.It is worth reading your article. Thanks a lot for such a useful share.
Such as amazing article.You would like to see My How To Lose Neck Fat article as well.
Thanks once again.
Very useful.. I am using it for last one month and now every one is saying that it works on my face.
thanks
We are so happy to hear this Tahir, thank you for sharing! 🙂
I am thirteen is it okay if I do this
Of course Lila, there is no age restriction for a healthy and moderately exercise. 🙂
Is this workout gender fluid?
Hi Uzair, great question! Yes, it is, of course. 🙂
Will it work with guys
Hi Thomas, yes it definitely will! 🙂
Let us know how it went and if you wish to share some tips.
this has been working for me after 2 days tyyy
Wow, amazing! thank you so much for sharing! 🙂
Some say that facial workout is bad for the skin and etc.. what is your thought on that?
Any exercise for your skin is good since it will tighten your skin and make it healthier. 🙂
Will it Work on Males (Of 20 Year Old)
And How Long will it Take to Notice Results???
And the most important Question if I divide all the above exercises in three parts such that I do 5 sets in Morning 5 sets at Noon and 5 sets at night will it still work then??? Or Do I have to exercise the above Given Exercises once like 15 times at once ???
Please Answer
Hello John, thank you for showing interest. 🙂
Please note that each person can do the exercises and schedule them as they wish, you can make your own pattern and follow it. In addition, every exercise reflects different to different skin types or a person, as long as you are persistent you will see results. 🙂
I don’t have a facial fat .
Can I do this to look better
Yes, of course, you can still do the same exercise and look amazing!
Its amazing!!!!
Thank you! 🙂
If you do the face fat loss exercise, can you regain face fat back if you stop doing the exercises. Also once you lost the face fat and then want to go in with toning, do you have to do the face fat loss exercise with toning and should I do this from the beginning of face exercising. But if I keep doing these exercises even after getting the results wouldn’t it take all my face fat and tone too much. Sorry I don’t know how to put things smoothly, it could make your head hurt reading it.
Hello Rana, like the whole body, you need to keep the exercise going and keep you diet healthy in order to avoid fat in the places where you don’t like it. Keep in mind that you need to love yourself first! 🙂
For how many days should I continue to get result.
Hi Ram, like any other exercise you need to be persistent in order to see results, it really depends on each person’s body/face.
Thanks so much I love this works so well
You are more than welcome. 🙂
Thank you for this beneficial session . I have just commenced using it to assist my immediate relative -who recently suffered a stroke.- to strengthen her facial muscle .
You are doing an awesome job!
Thank you so much for reading Joann. We sincerely hope your relative is well and we wish them all the best!
it really works!
Happy to hear this! 🙂
Is there a hand held exercise equipment that could do the same thing?
Sure thing but pulling these faces will be so much more fun and also very effective!
so to get results you said was on average a month. would you have to keep on doing it just as much as u did during that month after the results or can you start doing it less? or could you just stop?
Hi Lisa and great question! Treat this as a form of exercise where everyone gets results at different stages and to maintain its best to keep up the good work! If you notice that the achieved results are lessening then pump that iron girl!
Can i do these exercises more than you said?
Ribika, like with all exercise it’s best not to over do it or you pull a muscle! Sure and steady will give you results in no time and besides its more achievable!
Thank you for this
Hi Ava, You are most welcome and happy to share the knowledge!
For how long do we have to do it?
Like with most exercises everyone gets results at different times so we recommend keep going until you see results then maintain after that! 🙂
This is my 2nd day trying this and this works so well! Thank you so much!!!
You are most welcome Emily!
Such helpful tips thanks for sharing the exercise, now my facial expression is better than before. thanks
You are most welcome Sarah!
Thanks! This was v helpful 🙂
Hi Maya, you are most welcome 🙂
The left side of my face is weak.and my face looks like bad. Are these exercises important for my complaint.
Hi Roro, Sorry to hear of this! We highly recommend seeing your Doctor to help you further with specific complaints. Wishing you well!
These exercises are great i loved all these . i feel relaxed and another thing i want to ask that if you some exercises for glowing and shining skin .
Happy to hear this Bella!
if i do this consistently, how long do you think this will take to see some improvements
Hi Tyler! Good question therefore we relate this to the results you get from frequent exercise therefore the more you put in the more you get out but do not over do it. Everyone is different so results will will become visible at different rates. I hope this helps
My mouth felt so weird after the chipmunk one
You know you had a good work out then 🙂
Does it really work
Hi Nelson, The only way to know is if you try it out! As with all exercise routines some people has faster results than others but perseverance pays off. 🙂
Does this work
Try and find out! As with any exercise its recommended that you preserve and results may vary 🙂
Hi, , how long these exercises to be followed ?
Hi Anjana, With most exercises these are recommended to be done regularly to maintain all your hard work so keep it working girl 🙂
Best article ever on facial exercises
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Hi Fred! Thank you for your kind words, we’re really happy you enjoyed the article 🙂
After facial massage, is it necessary to use anti aging cream or any other cream I can use too ?
Hi Sakina! You can use any face cream you’d like 🙂
After massage, is it necessary to use anti aging cream or I can use any other cream too?
hi. I don’t know if this is working or not i still don’t have that much of a slim face. and the cheek bones aren’t starting to appear yet nor are many of the other things. how long will it take if my face only has a double chin and no cheek bones? do i have to keep doing it for a year or 4 months for it to start appearing?
Dear Emma, Thank you for your post! Like most things exercise is different for everybody, results are different and peoples body shapes are different. Therefore the same principle is the same regarding the facial exercises and if you bump into someone who you have not seen for a while…. be sure they may see the differences that you couldn’t. Keep up the good work 🙂
This seems nice
I’d try doing it
I have great passion for face modelling,coming across this is good for me
Glad to hear it helps
How long do I need to do this to get good results
Everyone is different so keep going and we are sure you will see results soon enough 🙂
Hi, I recently lost weight on my body and face due to high stress. This makes my face look older and my skin more sagging. My body has recovered but my face has remained slim, bony and sagging. Even my nose looks bigger now that my cheeks are flatter. I am 35. What can I do to get some fat back on my face? Thanks
Dear Joane, Thank you for your post. We would recommend that you follow these exercises to help tone up the facial muscles to help with giving your face some lift. Results of course will vary over time but this may give you back some fullness. Hope this helps and you are feeling better now 🙂
Cute post…you’re a doll!
Why thank you Ian and glad you like the read! 🙂
Hey so I’ve been doing jaw exercises for four months straight and it made my chin narrow and all the fat in my chin disappeared . And chin also became shorter . Will I regain it if I stop doing it ?
Hi Roma, If you do not like the effect that the exercises are causing then its best to stop. Like most excises its all about the upkeep so if you slack in the routine we are sure you will get back your previous appearance.
This actually works! Thank you so much!
Great to hear Madalena! We glad to hear that it works wonders!
Hey so I still didn’t regain my original face shape back , I still look a lot weird . when can I get it back ? Will I ever be able to look the same ? will it take time ? please atleast reply to me privately to my mail because I’m really worried and depressed that my chin became really short and thin
I have 13 days to impress a guy, is that enough days for this exercise to work????
Dear Alecia, Aww that hot date awaits! No time like the present and I would highly recommend you start straight away. As we are all different your results may come quicker or slower than others so it is hard to tell but I wish you all the best.
Does it actually work, and how long to do it for to see improvements?
Hi Jaedyn, Like most exercises its recommended to be patient and persistent. Everyone sees improvements at different rates. Have a go and see 🙂
Hey so my chin like my mentalis became thin and short giving me a v shape look and I hated it . I lost all muscle and the width . How long should I wait to regain it back ?
Hey so my chin like my mentalis became thin and short giving me a v shape look and I hated it . I lost all muscle and the width . How long should I wait to regain it back ? I don’t understand at all
I read the article today 30 Aug 2020..and will continue for atleast 1 month…let’s hope for good result. These exercises are worth giving a try
Of course and we hope that you like the results. Maybe take a picture of the before and after 1 month to see your progress!
Hello please reply , do you think it changed my bone structure? my face looks really small , my chin had lots of fat and jaw too , my chin also had a projection . Now my chin is narrow and short and I think it’s set back . I don’t what’s wrong . do you think I toned it up a lot ?
Does it really work??
Arif, There is only one way to find out….Take a photo before and then try for one month then take another photo. You might see some changes!
How many times do you recommend doing this daily? (For the slim face exercise)
Hi Jessica, thanks for your post! With any exercise, its recommended to be done on regular intervals to ensure great results. Remember not everyone is the same so results will vary. I hope this helps 🙂
How does the last one work?
Hi S, fill your cheeks with air and then push it to one side of the face to the other. This will help to flex and stretch the cheeky muscles. Hope this helps!
Is it really effective ??
Hi Kajal, There is only one way to find out…… also a good way to see if this has helped is by taking a picture before and then trying this for a month or so and then take a picture afterwards. You might be pleasantly surprised!
How fast will it be if i do all these exercises twice a day
Dear Arpita, Thank you for your post! Everyone reacts differently to exercise so some may see results faster than others. However, a good way to track your progress is to take a picture of your face before and then after a month of doing these exercises and you might be pleasantly surprised!
Howfastwillitbeifidothisexercise
It all depends on how often you do them, also it depends on each individual so little and often is the best policy to see great results.
With the Jaw Flex how many times are in a set? I love the demonstrations. They make it easy to see how to do the exercises
Hi Pam around 10-15 sets on the Jaw Flex. Glad you like the demonstrations and good luck on your facial workouts!
Can we do these exercises 3 times a day?
Hi Piyusha, This may be a little excessive and we don’t want you to feel exhausted when doing this 3 times a day.
In how much time does these exercises start working (in one or two months)?
Dear Khushi, like with most exercises it really depends on the individual. Little and often is the best key and maybe take a picture of the before and after one month and you may be surprised with the results!
I had a question. What suppose we do the exercise, we get the results and then we stop doing the exercise. So will stopping the exercise have any effect?
Hi Srishti, like with all exercises its recommended to maintain the results by regular exercise. I hope this helps
My Cheeks are very chubby, I am going to try this from today. I hope it gives me result.
Fantastic news Arshina, I would recommend taking a before and after photo in a months time to see the improvement. Good luck and have fun!
Omg me and my bsf are going to add this to our workout every day. love it so much!!! Thanks so much girl!
You are most welcome!
It actually works.
We glad to hear of this Rensisz!
What’s the best time of the day to do this?
Should I do this in the morning when I wake up or before I go to sleep?
Hi Danny, as we all know life can be busy and pretty hectic so you can fit this around any time of the day when it best suits you 🙂
Hi! These exercises look great, how long on acerage does it take to loose face fat by doing these exercises everyday?
Hi Phoebe, Everyone’s results come at different paces so we would recommend little and often see great results. The best thing to do is take a before and after photo of one-month apart and you will be surprised in that short time frame at the difference!