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Writer's pictureLexi Sisonick

The Importance of Stretching in Cheer

Updated: Feb 13, 2023


Stretching is an essential part of any cheerleading routine, as it helps prepare the body for the physical demands of cheerleading and ensures that cheerleaders do not get injured during practices. Cheerleading is a physically demanding activity that requires coordination, balance, and flexibility. Stretching helps cheerleaders improve their flexibility, which is essential for executing complex stunts and tumbling. It can also help reduce the risk of injury by increasing the amount of range of motion in a joint or muscle.

Stretching can also help improve a cheerleader’s performance by increasing the range of motion in their joints and muscles. This allows them to move more freely and perform stunts and tumbling with more ease. Additionally, stretching helps improve blood circulation throughout the body, which helps cheerleaders to stay energized during their routine.

Cheerleaders need to ensure they are stretching correctly, as incorrect stretching can lead to injury. Cheerleaders should start their stretching routine slowly and warm up their muscles before stretching. It is essential to hold each stretch for at least 20-30 seconds and to use the correct form when stretching.

Cheerleaders should also take the time to stretch after practices and competitions. This helps to reduce the risk of injury and helps the body to recover from the physical demands of cheerleading. Additionally, stretching can help to reduce the amount of post-practice soreness that cheerleaders may experience.

Stretching is an integral part of any cheerleading routine, as it helps cheerleaders to stay safe, perform better, and recover from the physical demands of cheerleading. At Reno Revolution we monitor stretching and encourage it to athletes. Cheerleaders should take the time to stretch before and after practices and competitions in order to reduce the risk of injury and improve their performance.

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