Cheerleading Archives - Athletico https://www.athletico.com/category/sports/cheerleading/ Better for every body. Fri, 08 Aug 2025 18:03:11 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.1 Stretches for Cheerleaders: Flyers and Bases https://www.athletico.com/2025/06/25/stretches-for-cheerleaders-flyers-and-bases/ https://www.athletico.com/2025/06/25/stretches-for-cheerleaders-flyers-and-bases/#respond Wed, 25 Jun 2025 12:30:10 +0000 https://www.athletico.com/?p=98591 Cheerleading is a very popular sport for school teams and competition all-star teams. All-star teams are comprised of various ages,...

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]]> https://www.athletico.com/2025/06/25/stretches-for-cheerleaders-flyers-and-bases/feed/ 0 Shoulder Stability for Cheerleaders https://www.athletico.com/2025/04/14/shoulder-stability-for-cheerleaders/ https://www.athletico.com/2025/04/14/shoulder-stability-for-cheerleaders/#comments Mon, 14 Apr 2025 12:30:57 +0000 https://www.athletico.com/?p=94863 Co-author: Megan Partain, SPT Have you ever wondered how your favorite cheerleaders spend hours tumbling, stunting, and holding each other...

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]]> https://www.athletico.com/2025/04/14/shoulder-stability-for-cheerleaders/feed/ 1 Understanding Lower Extremity Injuries in Cheerleaders and Gymnasts https://www.athletico.com/2025/02/24/understanding-lower-extremity-injuries-in-cheerleaders-and-gymnasts/ https://www.athletico.com/2025/02/24/understanding-lower-extremity-injuries-in-cheerleaders-and-gymnasts/#respond Mon, 24 Feb 2025 13:30:06 +0000 https://www.athletico.com/?p=94126 Cheerleading and gymnastics are incredibly demanding sports requiring strength, flexibility, and precision. Yet, they also carry a significant risk of...

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]]> https://www.athletico.com/2025/02/24/understanding-lower-extremity-injuries-in-cheerleaders-and-gymnasts/feed/ 0 Treating A Broken Back In Tumbling Athletes https://www.athletico.com/2024/07/31/treating-a-broken-back-in-tumbling-athletes/ https://www.athletico.com/2024/07/31/treating-a-broken-back-in-tumbling-athletes/#respond Wed, 31 Jul 2024 12:30:05 +0000 https://www.athletico.com/?p=89488 Tumbling activities put a lot of force through the spine and can put more stress on the lower back in...

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]]> https://www.athletico.com/2024/07/31/treating-a-broken-back-in-tumbling-athletes/feed/ 0 Returning to Cheerleading After a Concussion https://www.athletico.com/2024/03/22/returning-to-cheerleading-after-a-concussion/ https://www.athletico.com/2024/03/22/returning-to-cheerleading-after-a-concussion/#respond Fri, 22 Mar 2024 12:30:49 +0000 https://www.athletico.com/?p=87301 Cheerleading is a competitive, fun, and popular sport for many ages. Competitive cheerleading can start as young as five years...

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]]> https://www.athletico.com/2024/03/22/returning-to-cheerleading-after-a-concussion/feed/ 0 How to Rock Your Cheerleading Tryouts https://www.athletico.com/2023/03/31/how-to-rock-your-cheerleading-tryouts/ https://www.athletico.com/2023/03/31/how-to-rock-your-cheerleading-tryouts/#respond Fri, 31 Mar 2023 12:30:33 +0000 https://www.athletico.com/?p=80862 Cheerleading has become one of the fastest-growing sports, and it is no surprise why! Cheerleading has evolved into an activity...

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]]> https://www.athletico.com/2023/03/31/how-to-rock-your-cheerleading-tryouts/feed/ 0 How Shoulders Can Affect the Low Back in Cheerleaders https://www.athletico.com/2022/11/04/how-shoulders-can-affect-the-low-back-in-cheerleaders/ https://www.athletico.com/2022/11/04/how-shoulders-can-affect-the-low-back-in-cheerleaders/#respond Fri, 04 Nov 2022 12:30:47 +0000 https://www.athletico.com/?p=78517 Cheerleading is a popular sport in high schools and universities, and a competitive all-star sport. All-star teams are comprised of...

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]]> https://www.athletico.com/2022/11/04/how-shoulders-can-affect-the-low-back-in-cheerleaders/feed/ 0 5 Exercises to Improve Core Strength for Cheer Stunting https://www.athletico.com/2021/12/08/5-exercises-to-improve-core-strength-for-cheer-stunting/ https://www.athletico.com/2021/12/08/5-exercises-to-improve-core-strength-for-cheer-stunting/#respond Wed, 08 Dec 2021 13:30:57 +0000 https://www.athletico.com/?p=71850 The core is the foundation for your entire body. Your core is much more than just abdominal muscles; the core...

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]]> https://www.athletico.com/2021/12/08/5-exercises-to-improve-core-strength-for-cheer-stunting/feed/ 0 4 Ways Cheerleaders Can Get Higher Jumps https://www.athletico.com/2021/10/25/4-ways-cheerleaders-can-get-higher-jumps/ https://www.athletico.com/2021/10/25/4-ways-cheerleaders-can-get-higher-jumps/#respond Mon, 25 Oct 2021 12:30:29 +0000 https://www.athletico.com/?p=70866 Many cheerleaders want to achieve higher and more powerful jumps. Jumps take practice and repetition. Jumping also involves the whole...

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]]> https://www.athletico.com/2021/10/25/4-ways-cheerleaders-can-get-higher-jumps/feed/ 0 Wrist Pain in Tumbling Athletes https://www.athletico.com/2020/10/02/wrist-pain-in-tumbling-athletes/ https://www.athletico.com/2020/10/02/wrist-pain-in-tumbling-athletes/#respond Fri, 02 Oct 2020 12:30:34 +0000 https://www.athletico.com/?p=62758 Tumbling athletes, including gymnasts and cheerleaders, place unique demands on their upper body. When tumbling, the athlete places not only...

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