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• Method 1 of 3: Bend your elbow
• Method 2 of 3: Lie down
• Method 3 of 3: Stretching and other tricks
• Warnings

Not everyone can lick their elbow. However, if you are blessed with a short upper arm coupled with an abnormally long tongue, then learning the right technique can help you accomplish this near-impossible task.

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Method 1 of 3: Bend your elbow

1. Start slowly and warm up with some stretching exercises first. Loosen your neck by gently twisting it a few times. Extend your shoulders by wrapping them around your body.
   • Roll your neck clockwise five times and counterclockwise five times. This way you can easily stretch your neck.
   • Put an arm around your body, as if you were giving yourself a hug. Use your other arm to hold the arm around your body for 15 seconds. Repeat the process with the other arm.
2. Keep your right arm straight, palm down. Relax your shoulders and your hand. Don't clench your fist.
3. Pull your shoulders back as far as you can so that your shoulder blades stick out. Imagine someone pressing your fingertips and pushing your arm straight back. Loosen your shoulders a little.
4. Put your arm around your chin. Bring your arm as far to your body as possible, bringing your elbow as close to your mouth as possible.
5. Push / back your arm back. This is the tricky part and can cause some discomfort. Use your left hand to guide your right arm. Keep your shoulder back as far as possible.
6. Stick your neck out forward. Stretch your neck forward as far as you can, with the chin forward. Try to remember to grab your elbow with your chin. This will help you cover the greatest possible distance.
7. Stick your tongue out as far as you can. If you have the right build for that, you should be able to stick your tongue out to elbow now.
   • If you can't lick your elbow right now, stop. This stretch ensures that your elbow is as close to your mouth as possible. If you can't lick your elbow right now, it's because your upper arm is too long - it won't happen. Don't risk crossing the shoulder by jerking too hard.

Method 2 of 3: Lie down

1. Lie on your stomach, with your arms in front of your face. Pretend to be a flying Superman, and put your arms out in front of you.
   • This is a good arm stretch, loosening the shoulders before your attempt.
2. Bend your right or left arm so that the forearm is pressed firmly on your biceps. Pretend you're a villain and cover your face with your cape. Put your arm around you and try to touch your other shoulder blade.
3. Pull your arm closer to your face and rest your chin on your forearm. Don't pull too hard or you risk overstretching your shoulder. Pull your arm back as much as you can comfortably.
4. Stick your tongue out and down. Again, don't go too far. If you have the right build and tongue length for it, you should be able to lick your elbow from this position.

Method 3 of 3: Stretching and other tricks

1. Do stretching exercises to make the tongue last longer. It is not a guarantee that your tongue will really get longer, but there are proven techniques that strengthen the tongue muscle, making it stronger and possibly bigger.
   • Press the tip of your tongue behind your lower front teeth, and roll the center and back of your tongue forward. Smile in this position to stretch your tongue. Try to free up space in the back of the mouth and throat so that your tongue can move easily, slowly roll out, and slowly back in.
2. Straighten your shoulders. Develop a routine that works for you and builds strength and flexibility in the shoulder blades. If you have tense muscles, you won't be able to do this then - even if you have the right length and Gene Simmons' tongue.
   • Put your arm over your head and put your wrist on top of your head. Grab the elbow with your other hand and pull it in the opposite direction. Hold this position for about 15 seconds and switch arms.
   • Clasp your hands behind your back, and straighten your elbows gradually and repeatedly. Be careful and take it easy. Try a set of 20.
3. Take a deep breath. When your lungs are full of breath, your diaphragm will lift, allowing you to stick your neck out further, making it easier to lick your elbow.

Warnings

• Don't force your elbow closer. If you feel pain, stop. You can dislocate your arm. Your tongue will likely feel stretched after this exercise - this is normal, and will pull away quickly.
• Don't put too much tension on your elbow.