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Strengthening Exercises

  


Hey, Coach,
I have been a gymnast for five years and a cheerleader for one year. I compete in both, but my back-tucks don't get very high off the ground. I do a few exercises to strengthen them, but they are still low. Is there any exercise that helps you?

Leg-presses (in a weight room)
Straight jumps
gymnastic jumps
bicycling AGGRESSIVELY
running FAST up stairs
and plyometric springs will ALL build up your 'jumping' muscles.
With stronger jumping muscles you'll be able to spring higher into the air and insure safer back flips
~CW

Coach Wayne is the Head Coach for the Savannah College of Art and Design Cheerleading team and Executive Coach of Olympic Gymnast Zuzana Sekerova. His articles, videos and books have been used by students and instructors world wide since 1991. Coach Wayne is available for in-gym instructor training and performance tumbling clinics throughout the year. For booking information, coaches/owners should call 912.398.8082. Students and parents should request coaches/owners to contact Coach Wayne.



 


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