OUT OF SEASON
OUT OF SEASON
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BASICS
BASICS
Whether you want to perfect your moves in the off-season or you are hoping to make the team at spring tryouts, these are the moves to know! As coaches, we recommend checking your form in a mirror or an outside window (for those more explosive moves).
MOTIONS
MOTIONS
Join the UCA cheerleaders to learn or practice your motions.
Key considerations:
be sharp
be tight
watch your placements
check your wrists
JUMPS
JUMPS
foundations
toe touch
herkie
MORE SKILLS
MORE SKILLS
flexibility
tumbling
learning cheers
WORKOUTS TO TRY AT HOME
WORKOUTS TO TRY AT HOME
As a cheerleader, we must find the balance between endurance, strength, and flexibility. As such, circuit training and cardio, either hand weights or bodyweight, and stretching are all important activities to fit into your fitness routine. Here are some resources to get you started.
CIRCUIT TRAINING
CIRCUIT TRAINING
Get started with these suggested calisthenic workout progressions from Varsity Spirit and challenge yourself to strength!
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