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How to Do a Scorpion

Scorpions are a basic move any flyer should know. I'm trying out for cheer soon and wanted to share this with any other girls out there who want to be a flyer!

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I just want to start by saying I am NOT responsible for ANY injuries!

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Start by stretching! You should have a full split and a good backbend before you try a scorpion.

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Splits!

Splits!

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Backbend!

Backbend!

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This is how to do the actual scorpion!

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Of course, start standing!

Of course, start standing!

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Lift up your leg.

Lift up your leg.

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If you have a left split, lift your right leg. If you have a right split, lift your left leg!

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Lift up your leg a bit more. Now start swinging your arm over!

Lift up your leg a bit more. Now start swinging your arm over!

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And grab onto your leg. Try to lift it up as much as possible!

And grab onto your leg. Try to lift it up as much as possible!

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Have fun and be safe! And as always, Good Luck! 🍀

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Kathryn M

I've never stretched for this a day and I can do it almost all the way...is that normal?

Kathryn M 3 months ago

Pilates North

This is actually called a bielman in figure skating Or dancers pose in yoga.

Pilates North 4 months ago

Maxine Sparrow✌

@ariel she means to lay on the floor on ur back

Maxine Sparrow✌ 6 months ago

chloe stylinson

What do you mean "sit on your back"?

(author) 6 months ago

chloe stylinson

Having your split will help your back. It prevents injuries and back pain

(author) 6 months ago

Élise Grou

Yeah i also can do it and i don't have my split...

Élise Grou 6 months ago

Ariel Klein

How do u sit on your back?

Ariel Klein 6 months ago

Julia Michienzi

Blah I don't wanna

Julia Michienzi 7 months ago

chloe stylinson

It's not that hard to do! Just sit on your back and push up!

(author) 7 months ago

Julia Michienzi

I'll show you my splits but I aint got no backbend

Julia Michienzi 7 months ago

chloe stylinson

Do it! Show me ur splits & backbend too

(author) 7 months ago

Julia Michienzi

If you want me too

Julia Michienzi 7 months ago

Julia Michienzi

I'll even make a snapguide

Julia Michienzi 7 months ago

Julia Michienzi

No lie

Julia Michienzi 7 months ago

Julia Michienzi

It's completely true

Julia Michienzi 7 months ago

chloe stylinson

Not to be rude, but I highly doubt that!

(author) 7 months ago

Julia Michienzi

I can do this and I don't have my splits or a good backbend

Julia Michienzi 7 months ago

Emmy IsCool

O that's what it's called

Emmy IsCool 10 months ago

Maxine Sparrow✌

I was in cheer last year, and I tried this, and it was SO hard!!

Maxine Sparrow✌ 10 months ago

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