Question by lynnnie-bo-binnie: What are some good flexibility stretches for cheerleading before tryouts?
I’ve got a little less than a month before tryouts for JV cheer. I NEED to get a great toe touch jump, as well as splits. How can I prepare?
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Answer by angelface_1000402
You need to try and strecth every day, and you will have these in no time!
for toe touches:
do leg lifts. sit in a straddle and put one hand in front and the other in back. raise one leg at a time a few inches from the ground then back down without touching to floor. do about fifteen on each side then try the middle with both legs.
sitting to touch: lay on your back in your straddle and a high v. then at the same time, bring your legs up and your chest up into your toe touch position and come back down. this gives you the feeling of doing a toe touch and will increase height.
butterfly stretch: (you probably know what this is) lol
splits: have a mat or something (I use a suitcase LOL) like a foot off the ground to help stretching
both knees bent: put one foot on top of mat in a ninety degree angle and the other behind you in a ninety degree angle. try to make a mini split with you hips and push on your forward knee with your hands. hold for 30 sec. on each side and keep your hips forward!
one leg straight: have one foot on the mat and one foot behind you in a 90 degree angle. lean back so only your heel is on the mat. try to sit on your back leg a little and touch the mat with your hands. hold for 30 sec. on each side.
both legs straight: stand up with one leg on mat and other behind. the back foot can be turned out if needed (mine always is). try to touch the mat and hold for 30 sec. on each side.
middle splits:
wall sit: sit with your butt against the wall and your back on the floor. put your legs on the wall and go into a straddle. hold for 30 sec.
SPLIT TIME!! :): go into your splits, in between two objects if you need to. try to keep both legs straight and go down farther each time.
for middle split, try to go down as far as you can and put your elbows on the floor.
i really hoped this helped and good luck on tryouts!
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