I Trained My Jaw for 1,000 Days… Here’s What Happened

Jaw Training: Exercises and Strategies

The RomanWorksOut presenter describes training his jaw for two and a half years, mainly to change its appearance. He says his snoring improved after adding one particular exercise, but this is his personal experience and not a guaranteed result.

Exercises

• Resistance jaw trainer: Perform jaw-closing contractions against resistance. The presenter suggests increasing the challenge by applying hand pressure near the neck or jaw.
• Hand-resisted jaw opening: Place a hand on the chin, apply gentle downward resistance, and slowly lower the jaw. A two-handed version is described as more advanced.
• Resistance-band exercise for asymmetry: Tilt the chin upward, place a hand beneath the jaw, and take small “bites” to target a weaker side.
• Under-chin resistance: Place both thumbs beneath the chin, lower the jaw, and press upward with the thumbs. The presenter says this works the masseters and muscles beneath the chin, and credits it with helping his snoring.

Progression and Cautions

• Warm up and begin with easier resistance.
• Listen to your body, take rest days, and avoid lifting with your ego.
• High-intensity jaw exercises may be inappropriate for people who clench or grind their teeth or have a TMJ disorder. The presenter recommends conditioning a healthy jaw gradually.

Appearance Expectations

The presenter notes that getting lean can make the face look more sculpted and suggests that added facial muscle may also affect appearance.

Presenter/source: RomanWorksOut presenter; no other sources are named.