2020年4月4日 · When pulling a needle, your bottom leg requires hamstring flexibility and your top leg requires hip flexor flexibility. Splits require the same muscles to be stretched; front leg involves the hamstrings and back leg involves the hip flexors.

2023年7月5日 · Performing different body positions is an important part of being a flyer in cheerleading. These positions, when executed correctly and with proper technique, not only showcase the flyer’s skills but can also contribute to the team’s overall score.

One of the most dramatic and difficult moves in cheer is the “needle.” By balancing on one leg, you stretch the opposite leg behind you until it sticks out along your neck as a needle shape. Your arms support the lifted leg by grabbing onto the calf behind your head.

Professional Fitness Trainer Erica Lin teaches the NEEDLE Stretch. IT WORKS! FAST, SIMPLE, EFFECTIVE. Impressive pose/move in cheerleading, dance, gymnastics, acro, figure skating,...

2014年6月29日 · I've been noticing a lot of needles on Instagram where people are twisting their torso and hips and the "needle" is looking more like a cross between a scale/needle! Please stretch properly,...

A needle is a posture in cheerleading used by flyers/tops during stunts. A needle is like a "penche" in ballet. The flyer kicks up and holds an extended, straightened leg behind their body, all the while standing upright on the other leg.

The position of the chest and shoulders while performing a needle are closed. This is different than the scorpion because shoulders should be fully opened. A needle should create a straight line from “base” leg to “pulled” leg.