Question by Curly: How long will it take for me to get awesome jumps (cheerleading)?
Ive been doing cheerleading for a while and my jumps are really bad. I need help with my toe touches hurkies and pikes. I want to know
1. How long it will take before they get good?
2. What are some stretches I could do for each jump?
3. How long should I stretch and how often?
Best answer:
Answer by Cheer4life
1.It depends on how well and often to stretch and practice.
2.**Toe touch:sit in a straddle and stretch by leaning to each side for at least 30 seconds(Don’t forget middle)Sit in a butterfly and lean forward until you feel a slight pull,Then pull one foot in and stretch to the extended leg then repeat on other side.
**For hurkies stretch out you slits and sit in a hurkie make sure you have your back leg correct(Doing the last stretch for toe touches will helpyour hurkies!)
**Pikes sit in a pike a touch your toes hold for 30 seconds.Stand up and places your feet shoulder length apart and try to walk your hands as far behind you as you can.
Work on your timing in your jumps that can make all the difference of how high your jumps are.
3.Stretch everyday or every other day to let your muscles rebuild.
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