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Q&A: do you have to be flexible to be a cheerleader?

Question by Christian Jones: do you have to be flexible to be a cheerleader?
im only in middle school but next year i think imma try out for cheerleading in high school. i can do the jumps but im not that flexible. if you do have to be flexible how can i improve my flexiblity?

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Answer by Savi
You don’t necessarily have to be flexible, though I’m a cheerleader and I can do a split, It’s not necessary. If you want to be flexible, look up some youtube vids, they help a LOT.

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Q&A: What can I do to become a a great cheerleader? (I’m not flexible at all)?

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Question by ♥;freakinn nerd.: What can I do to become a a great cheerleader? (I’m not flexible at all)?
I want to be a cheerleader next year because I don’t think I’m good enough this year. I can barely touch my toes lol. How can I get super flexible by next year? Also, what do I need to know how to do before I try out? thanxx =]

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Answer by Miss Lautner
Ive been cheering since middle school and I am a junior in highschool now….

Jumps:
– toe touch
– herkie
– hurdler
– pike

Tumbling
– back handspring
– round off back handspring
– standing tuck
– layout
– full twisting layout
* most of the time tumbing is not required

stunts
– elevator
– extention
-liberty
– arabesque
– heel stretch
-scorpian
– full up / full downs
* there are 1001 more stunts

cheer/chants/dance
– make sure your movements are sharps and percise
– always smile
– look into the crowd
– expressions/ attitude

and to achieve this you need to stretch everyday

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Do you have to be very flexible in order to be a cheerleader?

Question by Jazz: Do you have to be very flexible in order to be a cheerleader?
Im thinking of trying out for cheerleading next year but I have no idea what to expect.I’ve attended dance classes many time such as ballet.
But what should I do in order to get into cheerleading?Do I have to be VERY flexible?
im gona be in high school next year and am some what felxible already
ahahaha first of all no I dont want to loose weight I’m 5’2” and weigh 102 lb
cool
thanks

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Answer by smile
yes

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What stretches can a I do to get more flexible for cheerleading?

Question by Cheer Girl: What stretches can a I do to get more flexible for cheerleading?
I can do all three of my splits, touch my toes, and put my nose to the floor in a straddle. I’d still like to get more flexible however, to pull things like a bow and arrow and scorpion (I can pull my foot behind my head like a scorpion, but my leg is greatly bent and I would like to make it straight). What stretches should I do?

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Answer by x3x3wowx3x3
something that really helped me … ok sit down on your knees(your butt is sitting on your calves),then lay down on the floor(with your calves still where they were before)your legs should be behind your back, or beside you. if it doesnt really stretch then your doing it wrong. hold it for a while (like for two minutes) then try a scorpian(videotaping yourself really works) your scorpian should improve. keep repeating this. i did my scorpian once and it was terrible then i did that drill 3 times(doing a scorpian between each one.) and by the time i did my last one my wrist was the only thing that was bent

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What are some exercises to become more flexible in cheerleading?

Question by Ashley: What are some exercises to become more flexible in cheerleading?
Im a flyer and i would love to be more flexible any suggestions for exercises?

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Answer by Cheer Gurl<3
You really need to do a lot of splits. Strech your back a lot, bending over to touch your toes. Also, to stay tight and not wobble, you can pull yourself up into a lib while standing on the ground. Hold this as long as possible.

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If i have never been a cheerleader what are some things i can do to become more flexible?

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Question by Taylor B: If i have never been a cheerleader what are some things i can do to become more flexible?
i know the basics but i need to learn to do back handsprings and flips i can only do i back-stand and cartwheel and i also need some cheers…GO TROJANS!

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Answer by ugotquestionsihaveanswers!
Hi Taylor!

I have cheered pretty much all my life and have back based tumbled and flown. In order to become flexible the first thing you must do is be prepared to endure pain. Cheerleading is a sport where you use a lot of muscles that your body doesnt use everyday. Therefore how you do stretches is very important because it is very easy to pull something such as your hip flexer or hamstring and such. First I would advise doing a simple straddle on the floor with a chair in front off you. hold onto the legs on the chair and pull your body down make your back is straight and that your breathing at all times. Breathing is key in stretching because when you go back to the same position your body will be able to stretch even further. you can also straddle the wall flexing your feet and bending your knees and with one hand in front of you and one hand in back of your push yourself into the wall. This good for side splits heel stretches kicks and bow and aeros.hold every stretch for 30secs . going into splits is also good and keep your up and lean your body over your front leg and point your toes. THIS WILL HURT YOU MUST DO THIS EVERYDAY! start with that so far….

Backhand springs take a lot of strength many cheerleaders now a days can do backhandsprings but they do them incorrectly. Your legs should never open and your arch is very important to gain upper body strength do push ups and do handstands agains the wall and snap your legs down together as quickly as you can when this becomes easy this helps for position and running tumbling passes. even your going to want to do a running back handspring backhand tuck and your snap is very important for going into the next tumbling pass. However always do this with a spot when learning and do this on a gym floor.
Good Luck

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How long will it take to become flexible in Cheerleading?

Question by Nekira: How long will it take to become flexible in Cheerleading?
I am a freshman cheerleader at my high school and I cheer for competition. How long will it approximately take for me to pull a decent heel stretch, scorpion, bow, and the splits if my muscles are only a little flexible?

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Answer by beachbum4eva21
It really depends on how much how stretch and practice. If you stretch each day and practice them you will get it faster then if you do it once a week. If you really want them i would try stretching at least once a day and try to pull them (but don’t hurt yourself!) after stretching. I hope this helps.

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