Females need muscular strength as well. Partner stunts require two people pushing simultaneously. If a female doesn't have above average strength, she can endanger herself and her partner. Pom squad members need exceptional leg strength to perform skilled dance moves. Upper body strength is needed to execute leaps and pirouettes.
Strength is a key factor in the safety of cheerleaders and dancers and in the avoidance injuries.
Vertical Jump Cheering and dancing requires a variety of jumping skills. The safest jumps are those that start with both feet together and land on both feet with knees together. Individuals without a good vertical jump cannot land on two feet, resulting in twisted ankles and other leg injuries. Female cheerleaders can better help the males in partner stunts when they have above average jumping skills. The vertical jumping ability of the female has a direct impact on the strength required of the male cheerleader as well as the safety of the stunt.