Cheerleading?

Question

What Are Some Good Stretches For Cheering?

Answer 1

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.

Runner's Lunges

Answer 2

A stretch that is good for jumps is to first sit in a straddle, you than lift up one foot and slowly raise it up and down. This stretch can get pretty painful but it makes your jumps allot better. When you are lifting your legs, make sure they never touch the group until your done.

I know it might be hard to understand but personal experience tells me that it works.

Answer 3

I coach high school varsity cheerleading. Simple as it sounds, squats and push ups are your best bet. It will build upper and lower body strength with is helpful with motions, dancing and any position you might have to take, (base backspot, flyer) while stunting.

Answer 4

Try the stretches here:
http://geocities.com/aescougarcheer/basics.htm

Answer 5

jumping up and down

Answer 6

the one where you bend over and get it from behind.