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🗓️ 6-Week Jaw Maxxing Program — Full Breakdown

  • Theo
  • Apr 17
  • 3 min read

Updated: Apr 22

Your roadmap to a sharper, more defined jawline — week-by-week, rep-by-rep.


🔹 Week 1–2: Foundation Phase (Build Posture, Control & Muscle Activation)

✅ Daily Habits (7x/week)

  • Mewing (Tongue Posture Training):

    • Tongue flat against the roof of your mouth (from tip to back), lips sealed, teeth lightly touching.

    • Hold for 10 minutes in the morning and 10 at night. Use a reminder app if needed.

  • Posture Reset:

    • Chin tucks: 10 reps x 2 sets, AM and PM.

    • Wall alignment check: Stand against a wall with back, butt, and head touching — hold for 2 mins.

💪 Exercise Routine (3x/week, e.g. Mon/Wed/Fri)

  • Tongue Push-Ups:

    • Push tongue upward forcefully, hold 5 seconds.

    • 3 sets of 10 reps.

  • Neck Resistance Holds:

    • Press hand to forehead, resist using neck muscles. Hold 5 seconds.

    • Repeat sides and back of head. 3 reps per direction.

🔧 Tool Use

  • Gua Sha (Morning routine):

    • Use after moisturizing.

    • 3 strokes from chin to earlobe, 3 on jawline, 3 down the neck.

    • Use light pressure. Takes ~5 minutes.



🔹 Week 3–4: Resistance Build-Up (Add Strength, Muscle Engagement)

✅ Daily Habits

  • Continue:

    • Mewing (2x10 minutes)

    • Posture correction exercises

    • Add 1 minute of chewing hard foods daily (e.g. raw carrot, jerky).

💪 Exercise Routine (3–4x/week)

  • Add Chin Lifts:

    • Tilt head back, push jaw forward and hold.

    • 3 sets of 10 reps, holding each for 5 seconds.

  • Continue:

    • Tongue Push-Ups (3x10)

    • Neck Resistance Holds (3x4 directions)

    • Add “O” and “E” Mouth Pulses:

      • Exaggerate “O” and “E” sounds, alternating.

      • 3 sets of 15 reps.

🔧 Tool Use

  • Jaw Exerciser Device (e.g., Chisell / Jawzrsize):

    • Start with beginner resistance.

    • 2x/week (Tues, Fri), 5-minute sessions.

    • Use under control — avoid rapid chewing.

  • Red Light Therapy (Optional):

    • Use an FDA-cleared red light wand on jawline area.

    • 10 minutes, 3x/week (e.g. Mon/Wed/Sat).

  • Gua Sha (4x/week):

    • Same as before, done in the morning.



🔹 Week 5–6: Optimization Phase (Max Definition & Recovery Balance)

✅ Daily Habits

  • Continue Mewing and Posture Training

  • Chew hard foods with dinner (e.g. almonds, dried fruit, raw veggies)

  • Track hydration — aim for 3L/day to minimize puffiness.

💪 Exercise Routine (4x/week)

  • Combined Routine:

    • Tongue Push-Ups – 3x15

    • Chin Lifts – 3x10 (10-sec holds)

    • “O”/“E” Pulses – 4x15

    • Neck Resistance Holds – 3x5 directions

  • Add “Jaw Slides” (New):

    • Close mouth, slide jaw forward and hold 3 seconds, then slide side to side slowly.

    • 2 sets of 10 reps (forward), 2 sets of 10 reps (lateral).

🔧 Tool Use

  • Jaw Exerciser (now intermediate resistance):

    • 3x/week, 5 minutes each session.

    • Avoid overtraining. Rest next day if sore.

  • Red Light Therapy – 3x/week

  • Gua Sha – 5x/week

  • Optional: Kinesiology Tape Before Events

    • Apply to jaw area in upward sweeping motion before photoshoots or nights out. Visual lift, not long-term.



🧴 Jawline-Supporting Skincare

Use products from the Foundational Routine to maintain skin health and definition:

Goal

Product

When to Use

Cleanse & de-puff

AM & PM. Apply to damp skin, massage gently for 30 seconds focusing on jawline and neck, then rinse with lukewarm water. Tip: Always follow with a clean towel pat-down — no rubbing.


Tighten & firm

AM & PM Daily, after cleansing, before moisturizer. Apply 2–3 drops to fingertips and gently press into skin along the jawline and face. Allow it to absorb fully (~30 seconds) before layering next product. Note: If using exfoliants or retinoids, alternate to avoid irritation.

Hydrate deeply

PM only, as final step. Apply a dime-sized amount after serum, massage into face and jawline. Use nightly for deep overnight hydration. Helps with overnight skin barrier repair and recovery.

Weekly De-Bloat Mask

1–2 times per week, PM. Use after cleansing, apply a thin, even layer to jawline and full face. Let it sit for 10–15 minutes, then rinse off with lukewarm water. Follow With: Serum + moisturizer. Tip: Use on nights when you're not applying niacinamide for best results.



🧠 Tips for Maximum Gains

  • Take weekly photos under consistent lighting to track jawline definition.

  • Get 7–9 hours of sleep daily — growth hormone helps skin tone and fat metabolism.

  • Don't overtrain — the jaw is not a bicep. 3–4 sessions/week is enough.



📌 Final Word

Jaw maxxing is not a gimmick — it’s a smart combination of posture, muscle training, skincare, and diet. Stay consistent, stay tactical, and track your changes. Even subtle shifts will compound over time to create a noticeably stronger profile.


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