How to Become a Better Cheerleader

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Get fit.

   Run at least twice a week for about 1hour minutes.
   
   Do other things like push-ups, crunches, and planks.
   
   Also improve your flexibility.
   
   Having flexible shoulders, arms, and back will help you a lot with your tumbling.
   
   Exercises that can help improve flexibility are snake/seal stretches, bridges, splits, rocking bridges, backbend kickovers, front walkovers, straddle, pancake, and others.
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   Step 2: Take private lessons.

   Private lessons will help you work on a skill you need to improve on or really need to learn on something, like a back handspring or tuck. , Mats, handspring machines, octagons, and rebound machines can really help. , If you have a bad handstand, all your tumbling tricks will have bad landings.
   
   A round-off is another basic skill that is one of the most important skills in cheerleading and gymnastics.
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   Step 3: Buy equipment and practice at home.

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   Step 4: Improve your basics.

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