Cheerleaders do not just want to do a jump; they want to perform the best jump that they can. So after you have mastered the basic jump, it is time to make your jumps better than ever! Here are tips to not only make your toes touch the sky but also teach you proper jump technique.
STRETCH- Warming your muscles up and stretching before activates are very important to keeping you safe and perfecting your jumps. Stretch not only when you are getting ready to work out, but also stretch when you have free time. This will lengthen your muscles and make your jumps even higher.
PUMP THE IRON- Jumping takes a lot of leg muscles. The more muscles you have to push off the ground, the higher the jumps will go. So take some time out of your busy schedule and hit the weights (focusing on quads and caves), you will be amazed at how much your jumps will improve!
TAKE ADVICE- It is obvious that you cannot see the jump as you are performing it. There for, ask your coaches and team mates for help. They can tell you if you need to point your toes or keep your chest up.
PRACTICE, PRACTICE, PRACTICE- You may have heard your mom say practice makes perfect, well, she knows what she is talking about (I know surprising!). The best way to get amazing jumps is to practice them. The harder you work, the higher your jump!!
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