I'm 5'2, 110 lbs. How many of y'all would it take to lift me above your heads?

Question

It's for a stunt in cheerleading. I'm flying for the first time and I need to know how many people of average stregnth it would take to do this stunt with me called flatback where the flyer is held above the heads of the bases, their arms are completely outstretched and the flyer lays stiff as a board with her back on their palms. I need to know how many of y'all it would take to do this stunt with me and how difficult it would be to support someone my size. Thanks!

Answer 1

As a former cheerleader myself I would say only one to lift you, but if you flying you are going to need two in order to catch you.

Answer 2

In starting this stunt have 4 or 5 and get it down to what you need when performing... The 3 main girls need to be over 125 to 135 lbs or bigger Guys would be better... Get your coach in on it 1st...

This stunt has put 1 girl I know in the hospital and is known to have put a few in wheel chairs... Trust your coach and your team mates...

QUOTE" Beginning Position #1

Flyer faces forward and extends her arms out from her side in a “T motion.” (Figure 1)

Primary and secondary bases stand on either side of the flyer and grab the flyer’s outside hand and under her armpits.

Back spotter stands behind the flyer and grabs her waist.

Stunts should be taught to counts in order for everyone to understand the dynamics and timing. Because your back spotter can see the entire stunt, she should be in control of the building and dismount. She is the only one allowed to talk during the building.

Step #2

The bases, back spotter and flyer dip together on a designated count.

Flyer must keep her arms locked in a straight “T” position. Her primary job is to maintain a tight, controlled, squared body. At the top of the stunt, she kicks her left leg forward and keeps her right leg extended straight down to the floor. (Figure 2a – side view)

Bases lift the flyer to overhead. (Figure 2)

Back spotter continues to hold on to the flyer’s waist and helps lift the flyer upward.

Step #3

Flyer brings her left leg down beside her right leg. Keeping her torso up, the flyer swings her legs slightly backward.

Bases continue to hold the flyer in the air.

Back spotter grabs the flyer’s ankles as they swing backward. (Figure 3)

Step #4

Back spotter pushes the flyer’s legs forward and upward as she walks under the stunt and becomes a base. She extends her arms overhead, holding on to the flyer’s calves. (Figure 4)

Do not push the legs higher than the flyer’s head. If this happens, the flyer’s weight will be distributed toward her head; that, in turn, could cause her to fall backward toward the floor.

Flyer must keep her body tight like a board throughout the transition from vertical to horizontal.

Primary and secondary bases rotate inward toward the flyer when she reaches horizontal. The bases transfer their hands to her back/hip area. They must continue to keep her extended overhead. Timing is a key factor during this transition; make sure the flyer’s head never drops below her feet and hips.

From the flatback position, the flyer can be cradled or moved to another stunt such as a shoulder-level or overhead straddle. Place a spotter behind the stunt if the flyer is extended to an overhead straddle.

This stunt could also be used as a transition to a pyramid.

Remember to always stunt on a safe, unobstructed surface. When trying new stunts, have spotters surround the stunt for safety. Lastly, remind your cheerleaders never to stunt if you, the coach, are not present.

Happy stunting!

Answer 3

Okay, you don't mean how many men could lift you. In a cheerleading stunt-we're talking girls here. About four or five. I'd guess four.

Answer 4

i can bench a few pounds more than u but im a dude u cheer for the football players and thats me, im 6'3" (yeah really tall) but pretty skinny) just go and see who can do your amount in a weight room or gym and get recruitin

Answer 5

Your tiny it would not be a problem for average people to lift into position.

Answer 6

only 5'2 are you sick ashley or even lita will finsh you & increase your weight around 15 -20 lbs,might do if you have a good finishing move

Answer 7

At your weight and height this would be fairly easy for most average size men.(I could do it, but hope I wouldn't actually have to prove it)

Answer 8

I cwould love to hold u above my head. What would u be wearing?

Answer 9

1 of me.
you're what us guys call a spinner.

no problem.

Answer 10

Ummmmm.....half of me could lif you ez, your like a feather