I want to get involved in cheerleading?

Question

It sounds so fun.

i am thin, but not very muscular...is there any training i can do in the next month before school to help with that? like running, pushing myself further each day to do a split, ab training, yada yada...

i almost picture myself as the one on the top of the pyramid since i'm really small, but anyways, i just need some preparation tips.

Answer 1

***WARNING, LONG ANSWER***


Pushups. 3 sets of 33 everyday. If it seems impossible, try at least two sets of 33.

Jumping jacks. 75 a day

Squats. Hold your arms in front of you and put your hands together. Squat down, back straight and keep your feet shoulder width apart. Do 2 sets of 20.

Crunches. Do 3 sets of 33 and a different kind of crunch for every set. Start by laying on the floor and propping your legs up on the mattress (cross your ankles). Do a set of 33 crunches that way. Scoot back and hold up your legs in the same position as before. Do a set of 33 that way. Now do bicycle crunches (a set of 33).

*~* STRETCHES*~*

These will help your flexibility and tone your muscles.

Sit on floor and spread your legs as wide as possible. Lean forward, lean to the left, and lean to the left hold each for 30 secs.

Pull legs together into a Pike stretch. Lean your head as close to your knees as possible and point your toes; hold this for 30 secs. Repeat with flexed toes.

Lay on your back and do 10 kicks. On the 10th kick, hold it and pull it close to your head; hold for 30 secs. Pull leg, to the left and then to the right. Repeat with opposite leg.

When you're practicing your splits, put a pillow or book underneath your front leg to help you get lower.

Runner's Lunges

Answer 2

ok take this from someone who has done cheerleading since she was 3. u have to train and gain muscle because someone to skinny isnt going to be able to hold up their weight in a stunt . even if u are a flyer u sometimes need to hold up ur wieght doing gymnastics on the pyramid. also u are going to need to practice ur motions (look up cheerleading motions on google) . it also wouldnt hurt to do a gymnastics course. hope this helps but its kinda hard to start cheerleading totally new . u might wana ask a fellow cheerleader on ur new squad for a bit of help.

Answer 3

There are lots of exercises and stretches you can do here:
http://geocities.com/aescougarcheer/basics.htm.

You can also work on the jumps and motions shown there as well, and if you go to the stunt gallery page it will help you get familiar with some of the pyramids and stunts cheerleaders do.

Answer 4

if you've been a cheerleader in the past, you already know that you should be practicing your jumps, vaults, stretching, etc.
Also, really start picking up some sort of cardio, or hit the gym.Running is great for your arms and legs!