When you’re younger, a lack of flexibility means you don’t make the cheerleading squad — or the President’s list of “fit” kids. So what? (For the record: I didn’t try out for cheerleading.) But when you’re older, a lack of flexibility becomes a HUGE …
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What are some good flexibility stretches for cheerleading before tryouts?
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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Where can I learn flexibility and cheerleading things online for free?
Question by Morgan: Where can I learn flexibility and cheerleading things online for free?
I want to learn how to get REALLY flexible, jumps, flips, etc. I also need to learn how to get toned so I can hopefully be a cheerleader in college. Thanx!
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Answer by confused
I’m not a cheerleader, I’m a dancer so I don’t know much about the flips and things but I do know that flexibilitiy comes if you just practice a lot. Sit in your splits at least 60 seconds a day each leg and do other stretches for one minute every day, very soon you will be able to do them so much easier than before! trust me! Good luck with cheerleading! You’ll do great!
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Q&A: extremely easy flexibility exercises to be a cheerleader by next october?
Question by lετ τhε сɾεḋïτṡ ṡταɾτ τø ɾøll: extremely easy flexibility exercises to be a cheerleader by next october?
i want to try out for the cheerleading team at my school every october. i want to make it this year. i need extremely easy exercises i can do daily?
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Answer by Mike ➎™
Google it.
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How do I improve cheerleading/flyer flexibility?
Question by littleflyer2009: How do I improve cheerleading/flyer flexibility?
If y’all could give me some tips on how to become more flexible, I would appreciate it! I am a flyer for my school’s squad. Any stretches would be helpful, but I would especially like stretches having to do with cheerleading or flying (the cheerleaders they put in the air).
I have about 2 weeks to become as flexile as humanly possible. Time is not an issue, so give me any advice/websites/online resources that will help!
Thank you!
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Answer by Yo Wassup
Just type it in google, there are plenty of helpful tips..
Here are some:
http://www.wikihow.com/Become-Flexible
http://drill.wordpress.com/2006/08/25/how-to-become-more-flexible/
Obviously some hardcore streching will do the trick.
Good luck!
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Q&A: How Can I Increase Flexibility for Cheerleading?
Question by abbythegrey: How Can I Increase Flexibility for Cheerleading?
I am trying out for cheerleading this June. Tumbling skills aren’t required as my Coach is willing to teach them. But, in the meantime, how can I increase my flexibility so I’m capable of doing stunts and tumbling? Are there any streches I should do daily before tryouts?
Any other tips of physical preperation are appreciated.
Do you have any good streches that you can suggest? I already do crunches leg lifts.
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Answer by *CheerChick*
Stretch!!!!!!!!! i promise this will help.
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