How Do You Move Your Chin Forward?

To move your chin forward, you can actively perform a chin tuck exercise.

Here's how to do a chin tuck to move your chin forward (and then hold it there):

1. Start with good posture: Stand or sit up straight with your shoulders relaxed.

2. Squeeze your cheeks and purse your lips (optional, but helps isolate the chin movement).

3. Move your head straight back: Imagine a string pulling your head back. The movement is a retraction, not a tilting of your head downward.

4. Push your chin forward: Focus on reaching your chin forward as far as is comfortably possible while maintaining the retracted head position. This will create a tightening in your neck and chin area.

5. Hold the position: Maintain the chin-forward and head-back position for about 10 seconds.

6. Repeat: Perform 15 repetitions of this exercise.

This exercise helps improve neck posture and strengthen the muscles involved in moving the chin and head. Regularly practicing chin tucks can help correct a "forward head posture," where the head juts forward, causing neck pain and other issues. Remember to consult with a healthcare professional if you experience any pain or discomfort.