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  • 2/24/2021
How to Do a Scorpion in Cheerleading
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A scorpion is a cheerleading flexibility skill where you stand on one foot while pulling the other foot back and upward behind you with both hands. While it takes a lot of practice to master this skill you can do it if youre dedicated. Prepare your body by stretching to improve your flexibility and balance. Once you get the hang of it you can show off your scorpion move either alone on the ground or during a cheerleading stunt. As a flyer you can perform the scorpion by balancing in the air as your teammates hold you up. Warm up with a 10 minute aerobic routine. It is recommended to complete your choice of aerobic exercise before starting your stretching routine. This will help to loosen your muscles and stretch further. You can complete any exercises that youre most comfortable with. Try a slow jog skipping lunges or side jumps. If you want you can do a combination of all 4. Make sure you exercise for at least 10 minutes.

Stretch your arms shoulders and chest for 10 minutes daily. It is important to stretch your upper body on a daily basis until your body is flexible and loose. Start with wide arm circles to loosen up your shoulder joints. Then complete a series of stretches that will stretch your upper body. Its important to stretch your arms before you attempt the scorpion because a part of the move involves bending your arms back to reach your foot. Aim to hold each stretch for at least 25 seconds. Some popular arm stretches include the following

Master various splits to increase flexibility in your legs. Mastering various splitwill help you to prepare for a scorpion because it requires you to completely lift your leg. Complete a front split by bringing one leg in front of your body and slowly lowering your body with your other leg stretched behind you. Perform a straddle split by standing in an upright position and slowly pushing youroutward until your bottom is touching the ground. Make sure your knees are facing the ceiling and your toes are pointed.

Do backbend holds to practice arching your back. Doing backbend holds help you to arch your back which is an important feature of the scorpion move. To complete a backbend stand up straight with your legs shoulder length apart. Raise your arms above your head and slowly bend backward as you push your thighs forward. Lock your arms in place as you bend back and plant them firmly on the ground. Arch your back while youre in this position so that youre head is completely upside down and youre looking between your arms.Front, back and side tension drops are prohibited

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