How to Get Flexible for Cheerleading
As time permits, set up a routine for yourself., Be sure to warm up first., Carefully plan your routine.
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: As time permits
Work on your warm-up routine once in the morning and once in the evening every day. -
Step 2: set up a routine for yourself.
Stretching cold muscles can cause more harm than good. , Example Routine...
Hold each stretch anywhere from 30 seconds
- 1 min.
Don't stretch too long, because you might injure yourself.
Do a pike, straddle(left, right, center), butter fly, bridge (make sure to push through your shoulders), Splits (left, Right, Center)...
If you have your split to the ground then its time for you to put your front foot up on a higher level.
If you're tumbling always stretch your wrists and ankles as well. -
Step 3: Be sure to warm up first.
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Step 4: Carefully plan your routine.
Detailed Guide
Work on your warm-up routine once in the morning and once in the evening every day.
Stretching cold muscles can cause more harm than good. , Example Routine...
Hold each stretch anywhere from 30 seconds
- 1 min.
Don't stretch too long, because you might injure yourself.
Do a pike, straddle(left, right, center), butter fly, bridge (make sure to push through your shoulders), Splits (left, Right, Center)...
If you have your split to the ground then its time for you to put your front foot up on a higher level.
If you're tumbling always stretch your wrists and ankles as well.
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