Mouth Corner Resistance

How to do it

1. 1

   Rest your index fingers lightly on both mouth corners.

2. 2

   Apply slight downward resistance with the fingers.

3. 3

   Raise your mouth corners against the resistance.

4. 4

   Hold 5 seconds × 10 reps, plus 5 on the drooping side.

Why it works

A drooping corner signals relatively weak lifting muscles on that side. Raising against resistance applies the basic principle of strength training — progressive overload — to the face, targeting the weaker side.

Common mistakes

• Pressing down hard — keep resistance light and focus on the lifting effort.
• Tensing your neck and jaw — isolate the corner muscles.
• Fast bouncy reps — the 5-second holds are what build strength.

Signs you're doing it right

A workout-style fatigue above the mouth corners — especially on the drooping side — means you are doing it right.

Cautions

• · Pressing hard can irritate the skin.