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Question
I wanna make my cheerleading team for the winter. The only thing is I'm not in very good shape and I also wanna be a flyer. Can you give me some at home workouts that I can complete to condition for cheerleading. Also, I want to get my scorpion, heel stretch and my bow and arrow but I can't seem to get my leg far enough. And tips on getting those positions?
As far as flexibility and stretching go the easiest thing to do is try out a few different stretches and see what you like the most. To get a scorpion or a scale the best thing is to do the splits (with whatever leg you stand on in front) and reach your arms over your head and lean backwards. For heel stretches or bow and arrows the best thing is to just sit in a straddle and stretch to each side and the middle. But no stretches are bad for you so if anything comes to mind give it a shot. Also, I never did any of those things to get a bow and arrow or scorpion or anything. I just kept trying to pull them. I'd spend like hours every day working on it and eventually I just had it. It takes a lot of dedication to do that so if you really want it you can do it.
And the great thing about working out for cheerleading is that you need strength in all parts of the body so any exercise is good. Work on sit ups and push ups. They're a basic workout that everyone knows how to do. And like I said, pretty much any exercise or stretch will help. I hope this helps!!
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Chris
Expertise
I can answer questions on partner stunts, dismounts, basket tosses, choreography, pyramids, jumps, motions, chants, and formations. I can answer questions on tryouts, coaching, general cheerleading, etc. I cannot answer questions on co-ed stunts/pyramids or tumbling. Aside from these areas I can usually answer, or direct you to an answer, on any other topic.
Experience
I've been cheerleading for 10 years. My teams consistently competed at the national level, placing many times. I've coached for the past 5 years, and the team I coached most recently became National Champions. I've cheered at the Pop Warner, High School, and All-Star levels. I coach alongside my mother and sister who have coached at the all-star level as well. I've been watching cheerleading since I was 4, and I can create routines, give advice, and help teach kids how to deal with competitions. I have a knack for coaching and giving advice. I'm always the coach designated to give the pep talks to the kids before competitions.
Education/Credentials
I have been living with cheerleading coaches for 10+ years which teaches more than anyone can imagine. I was captain of my Varsity High School squad which came with the responsibility of picking music, writing a cheer, creating and teaching the routine, and making the formations. I have also coached nationally ranked teams for 5 years.
Awards and Honors
Two-time All-State Cheerleader nominee
All-State Class M Cheerleader
Varsity Cheer Captain
Past/Present Clients
The 32 young girls I just helped coach to a national championship! :) It wasn't easy, but they'll all say the work was worth it in the end.
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