You can check to see which of your athletes are more susceptible to knee injuries by a simple test. First, check to see how their knees move as they do squats. Second, do the same check when they land from jumping. If their knees track in, they need help. To see more videos from our library click here.
Recently, a federal judge out of Connecticut ruled that competitive cheerleading is not a sport under the current title IX rules. Title IX was enacted in 1972 and bans discrimination based on gender, be it in academics or athletics. Evidently this ruling stemmed from a lawsuit pursued by the Quinnipiac University women's volleyball team when their club was disbanded and a cheerleading squad was formed in its place, a decision the school made citing budgetary reasons.
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We have a lot of information about training for stunts. BUT, keep in mind, Cheer Tough is a sports training company, not a cheer technique company. So, what you'll see here is information on how to [ ... ]
Stunt Mount: Back Handspring
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BasesMuscles Used for This Stunt:
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Power ExercisesMedicine Ball Squat Press
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Many cheerleaders want to lose weight, but because it's important to have a clear understanding in order to have realistic expectations, you need to first understand body types. There are three main b [ ... ]
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I probably don't have to convince you of the need for strength in cheerleading. You need strength to lift another person and hold them above you. You also need strength to catch the [ ... ]
Looking for some good and practical ideas for snacks that will help you stay lean and healthy? Here is a growing list. This article assumes you already understand the importance of eating several (5 [ ... ]
Training for Cheerleading Stunts:Back Handspring
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Body Parts
This stunt primarily utilizes the quads, glutes, shoulders, biceps and triceps muscles.
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