Episode 158 Why Your Back Handspring Dies After Your Round-off
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This episode discusses common tumbling issues in cheer athletes, focusing on maintaining power and posture between skills.
Why does a cheer athlete’s roundoff back handspring sometimes feel powerful one day… and completely fall apart the next? In this episode of The Cheer Athlete Podcast , I’m breaking down one of the most common tumbling issues I see in cheer athletes: losing power and posture between connected skills. We’ll talk about why some athletes struggle to keep their chest up after the roundoff, how strength impacts tumbling connections, and how coaches and parents can tell the difference between a strength limitation and a technique problem. I’ll also cover 3 of my favorite exercises to help improve power, control, and rebound mechanics: Kettlebell swings Box jumps Single leg deadlifts Plus, we’ll discuss: Common mistakes coaches make with tumbling conditioning Why more reps aren’t always the answer Age-appropriate strength training for young cheer athletes How better force transfer can improve consistency and reduce compensation patterns This episode is perfect for cheer coaches, parents, and athletes looking to build stronger, more efficient tumbling foundations. Follow the podcast for more tips on helping cheer athletes move better, perform better, and stay healthier. Want to get…
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