Tips on cheerleading?

Question

so, i'm in cheerleading, and they said whoever can do a front leg stretch, scorpion, an arabesque and a scale will be able to be a flyer. i've never wanted something so much. so a couple questions, when i get sore, do i stretch more or not? and also, any tips on how to get these really good?

Answer 1

I'm a cheerleader. So trust me on this! after you practice, you need to stretch a bit so you don't get sore. The best way is to get into a straddle on the ground and stretch. also stretch your hands and arms. if you want to be a flyer and stunt you  should sign up for gymnastics and practice very hard......remember.....practice makes perfect!!

hope i helped<333  

Answer 2

when ever you get sore dont stretch, let your muscles relax for a while

and to get better at the front leg stretch, scorpion, etc...practice in front of a full body mirror so you can see yourself and your structure, and its easier to fix what your doing wrong because you can see yourself while your doing it

thats what my cheer coach used to tell us and it helps alot.

good luck!

Answer 3

yes STRETCH!!!!!!!                            http://www.kidzworld.com/article/4906-ch...

BTW- When on page scroll Down

Answer 4

stretch, yawn and yell louder.  

Answer 5

when you get sore do some more stretches and just keep practicing  

Answer 6

a good way to overcome soreness is to drink water and constantly heat your muscles. this also helps with flexability!

Answer 7

You can still stretch when you are sore, like the day after a tough workout, but be careful not to push your muscles too hard all at once.  If your body is telling you to stop, STOP.    

Answer 8

watch bring it on and dont forget the spirit fingers...

Answer 9

LMAO AT slugshead!!! haha anyways,

How to leg stretch

1. Sit on the floor or flat ground. Extend your left leg out straight, with your foot pointing up. Bend your right leg and rest your foot next to the inside of your left knee. Keep both legs as flat as possible. Place your right hand on your left thigh.

2. Breathe in through your nose. As you breathe out (through your nose) slowly and gently bend forward at the waist and (try to) touch and hold the toes of your straightened leg with your left hand. Stretch only as far as you comfortably can.

3. Take 3 slow, deep breaths in this position. Each time you exhale, though, stretch a little bit more. As you exhale for the final time, slowly and gently return to the upright sitting position. Take a slow, deep breath or two, then reverse the position and start stretching your right leg. Alternately stretch each leg several times.

Tips

# Don't bend your neck too much; instead bend at the waist

# Stretch slowly, gently & smoothly

# Your leg muscles will be tighter in the morning so take extra care then

# Stop if you feel any pain - don't force it

Leg Stretch - Standing

How

1. Stand facing any object that's at least waist height and that you can place your foot on. Gently raise your left leg and put your heel on the object. Keep your hips and upper body facing front on. You can turn your right foot outwards a little for comfort. Rest your right hand on your left thigh.

2. Breathe in through your nose. As you exhale (through your nose) slowly and gently bend forward at the waist and try to touch and hold your toes on your left foot. Stretch only as far as you comfortably can. Take 3 slow, deep breaths in this position. Each time you exhale, though, stretch a little bit more. Feel your quadriceps muscles (backs of thighs) stretching and your calf muscles (backs of lower legs) stretching.

3. As you breath out for the final time, slowly raise your upper body to the upright starting position. Gently bring your left foot down off the object to the floor. Holding your left leg behind the knee helps as you do this. That completes one leg stretch. Repeat steps 1-3 with your right leg. Alternately stretch each leg several times, once or twice a day.

Tips

# Don't bend your neck too much; instead bend at the waist

# Stretch slowly, gently & smoothly

# Your leg muscles will be tighter in the morning so take extra care then

# Stop if you feel any pain - never force a stretch

Benefits of these Leg Stretching Techniques

Leg stretching techniques like the ones above are safe, simple and effective. Doing them regularly:

    * Limbers the muscles & tendons at the backs of your legs

    * Opens vital energy channels from your spine to your feet

    * Relieves & prevents leg pain & lower back pain

For more leg stretching techniques try the ones below. While the above exercises stretch the backs of your legs, these ones stretch and strengthen the front and sides of your legs, especially your thighs.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XsGAvcJ2A...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FQ4ulV6ZC...

http://cheerleading.about.com/library/st...

xoxo

Answer 10

thats gonna be really hard for you, but if your sooore relax fer a little bit. cause you dont want to pull a muscle er anythiing.  you should prolly work on your scorpion since thats like the easiest but yeaah good luck (: