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Stretching is the most common type of body initialization before going into any types of sports activities and as well as other more types of physical activities.

It is specifically done to prevent any sorts of body injuries (like sprains and cramps) and if in any case that sprain, cramps, and or strain had already occurred, stretching is also used to properly rehabilitate it.

Posted below are some of the best stretching techniques that you can follow before the actual occurrence of sports activities. These stretching tips are specifically for Cheerleading actvities:

ü  The Elbow out rotator stretch - you can do this through standing with your foot which is specifically located behind the mid of your back while you point out your elbow. You have to reach over using the other hand and then slowly pull your elbow straight forward.

ü  Lying Knee Roll over Stretch – Bend your very knees and then let it fall into one side while lying on your back. You should have to place your arms out to your side and then let your hips and back rotate or move with your knees.

ü  Standing high leg bent knee hamstring stretch – you can do this through standing in one foot while raising it to a table. Make it sure that your leg is always bent and then lean on your chest into the bent knee of yours.

ü  50 V snaps

ü  2 x 30 squats and you can do this through being on a sitting position and then jump at the top

ü  30 rocks in each of the way. You can do this through doing a 10 second hold right after tightening your abs and bums

ü  Slowly but surely 50 toes raises (up and down)

ü  30 Seconds of core holding

ü  2 x 10 kicks in each of the way using both of your legs while holding it within 10 seconds of holding above your hip

ü  30 leg lifting (90 degrees up from the ground)

ü  30 seconds of pike and as well as straddling holds right on the ground/floor

ü  2 x 30 mountain climbing actions