Exercise for cheerleaders - stronger legs for better jumps

Exercise for cheerleaders - stronger legs for better jumps

If you want to improve your cheerleading jumps, you need to do some work. There are some drills and drills that can help you achieve higher jumps and prevent injuries. If you put in the effort to strengthen your legs in the offseason, you'll be ready when cheerleading begins.

Some of these exercises may show you that you need more flexibility. You definitely want to improve how flexible you are for better performance. Before doing any exercises, you should warm up a little to prevent injuries and strengthen your muscles.

You can start with something as simple as leg raises. Sit on the floor with your legs extended. Raise your legs until they are about 12 inches off the ground, or at least as high as possible. You may need to support yourself with your hands, and that's okay. Hold your legs for a count of 10 and repeat. Not only will this strengthen your legs, but you may also feel it in your stomach.

Try standing with your feet shoulder-width apart and jumping forward as far as you can. As you jump, bend your knees slightly and push off both feet at the same time. If you repeat this a few times, you will feel the burn in your thigh muscles. You can jump and rest for a few seconds before jumping again, or maintain momentum with multiple jumps.

Toe-touch jumps are more challenging but really give your legs a workout. Jump up and spread your legs to the sides, as if making a split, touch your feet with your hands and land. This will also test your flexibility.

Inspired by Tim A.