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.
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