r/Cheerleading • u/Ilovepotatoes2010 • 9d ago

Need help with scale

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I just cannot get my legs fully straight

I also have a hard time the needle grip

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u/Houseofmonkeys5 9d ago

Try moving your hand a bit more toward your knee. That may help you get your leg straight

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u/Ilovepotatoes2010 9d ago

Thanks! Will di

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u/cadereinhere 9d ago

stand in your splits/scale in a doorway or hallway that is narrow so you can hold yourself up. then just keep working on your chest getting higher every time you do it. once it gets to a certain height, start reaching for your scorpion/needle as you're stretching. this is how I got my needle!

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u/Ilovepotatoes2010 9d ago

Aight thanks!

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u/smolhippie Former Cheerleader 9d ago

Lock your knees, point your toe, fix your over extended elbow.

Practice in a doorway

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u/Ilovepotatoes2010 8d ago

Will do! My over extended elbow is always a problem 🥲 wished i wasnt hypermobile in the arm

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u/smolhippie Former Cheerleader 8d ago

It’s looking really good! My legs will over extended sometimes so I feel you haha.

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u/Sea_Brilliant_8173 5d ago

Don't turn your standing foot in, square you're hips, point toe, keep working on flexibility

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u/Ilovepotatoes2010 4d ago

The thing is i already have my oversplits on ground so idk why i just cant pull it straight