Former collegiate cheerleader and sports performance coach approved cheerleading equipment for tumbling, stunt training, strength, flexibility, injury prevention, and recovery. These are my top picks for cheerleaders, flyers, bases, and tumblers.
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Best Tumbling Equipment for Cheerleaders
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Strength & Flexibility Tools for Cheerleaders
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Flyer Balance & Stunt Training Equipment
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Recovery for Cheerleaders
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Best Ankle Braces, Tape & Support
Best Tumbling Equipment for Cheerleaders
Essential tumbling training gear for cheerleaders working on back handsprings, tucks, layouts, and tumbling technique. These mats, skill trainers, and resistance tools help athletes safely build power and confidence.
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Safe, high-bounce surface for cheerleading tumbling, standing skills, and home practice with reduced impact.
Inflatable Tumbling Air Mat
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Essential cheerleading mat for basic tumbling drills, stretching, conditioning, and safe at-home training.
4 Panel Folding Gymnastics Mat
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Perfect for learning back walkovers, handsprings, and shaping proper tumbling technique for cheer.
Gymnastics Octagon Tumbling Mat
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Great for core strength, body control, and cheer-specific conditioning drills for tumblers and flyers.
Tumbl Trak Sliding Sliders
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One of the best tumbling training tools for building strength, speed, and control during skill drills.
Myosource Kinetic Bands Tumble Pro X Ankle Straps Kit
Strength & Flexibility Tools for Cheerleaders
The best training tools for improving cheer strength, jumps, flexibility, and body control. Perfect for conditioning, jump training, and building the strength needed for stunts and tumbling.
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Must-have cheerleading equipment for strength training, injury prevention, and mobility work.
Resistance Bands Set
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Ideal for glute activation, hip stability, and improving jump power for cheerleaders.
Exercise Fabric Resistance Bands: 3 Levels
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Helps cheerleaders improve flexibility, splits, and body positions like heel stretches and scales.
Static Stretching Strap
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Great for core stability, balance training, and strengthening for tumbling and stunting.
Physioball Exercise Ball
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Improves balance, ankle stability, and core strength for better stunt control and landing mechanics.
BOSU Ball Balance Trainer
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Enhances core strength and control for tumbling, body positions, and overall cheer performance.
Exercise Core Slider Discs
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Targets hip flexors and glutes to improve jumps, kicks, and flyer body control.
Ankle Resistance Bands with Cuffs
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Adds resistance for leg lifts, jump conditioning, and flyer flexibility strength training.
Adjustable Ankle Weights Set 2-10 lbs
Flyer Balance & Stunt Training Equipment
Training equipment designed to help flyers improve balance, stability, body control, and stunt technique. Perfect for working on heel stretches, scorpions, and body positions.
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Specialized flyer training device designed to improve stunt balance, body awareness, and air control.
Fly Right Cheer Stunting Trainer
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Helps cheerleaders safely practice stunts, body positions, and balance outside the gym.
Cheerleading Stunt Trainer Stand
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Builds ankle stability, core control, and balance for stronger, more consistent stunts.
Stunt Trainer Balance Board
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Improves proprioception and stability for flyers, bases, and overall cheer performance.
Wood Wobble Balance Trainer
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Great for developing balance, control, and body awareness needed for stunting.
Core Balance Disc Trainer
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Must-have flexibility tool for flyers and tumblers training splits, kicks, and stunt positions safely at home.
Stretching Strap w/ Door Anchor & Resistance Band
Recovery for Cheerleaders
Recovery tools that help cheerleaders reduce soreness, prevent injuries, and speed up muscle recovery after practices, tumbling, and competitions.
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Portable deep muscle therapy tool for cheerleaders needing fast recovery between practices.
Theragun Mini 3rd Gen
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Essential recovery tool for muscle tightness, flexibility, and injury prevention.
TriggerPoint Foam Roller
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Reliable cold therapy for injuries, swelling, and post-practice recovery.
FlexiKold Gel Ice Packs Large 10.5x14.5
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Perfect for deep tissue release, especially feet, hips, shoulders, and back.
Massage Lacrosse Balls Set of 2
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Targets deep muscle tension in hips, glutes, feet, and shoulders for faster recovery.
Therabody WaveSolo Ball
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Heat + vibration therapy wrap that helps relieve lower back tightness from lifting, basing, and tumbling impact.
Hyperice Venom 2 Back Wrap - Heat & Vibration
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Easy-to-use cold therapy for inflammation, soreness, and quick muscle recovery.
Cryo Roller Ball: Cold Therapy
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Boost circulation and reduce soreness after intense training or competition days.
Air Compression Recovery Boots
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Portable heat + cold therapy for quick recovery on sore muscles and minor injuries.
RecoveryTherm Cube
Best Ankle Braces, Tape & Support
Essential athletic braces, KT tape, and joint support gear for cheerleaders. These tools help stabilize ankles, support joints, and prevent injuries.
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Highly rated lace-up ankle brace for athletes needing maximum ankle stability during return-to-sport training.
Med Spec ASO Ankle Stabilizer Brace
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Compression support that improves stability while maintaining mobility for cheer athletes.
Bauerfeind Sports Ankle Support
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Advanced ankle support for recovery and protection during return to sport.
MalleoTrain Plus - Ankle Sprain Brace
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Kinesiology tape designed to support muscles and joints without restricting movement — great for shoulders, knees, and ankles.
KT Tape PRO 20 Strip 10"
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Classic sports tape for ankle taping, wrist stabilization, and injury prevention during stunts and tumbling.
Athletic Tape 5 Pack
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Flexible compression wrap for fingers, wrists, and ankles — essential for quick joint support at practice.
