It is becoming more and more common to see boys on competitive cheerleading teams.

Although many people are opposed to this, I think that it is quite alright. Without male cheerleaders, it would be very difficult for some teams to compete. Male cheerleaders are

strong, talented, and brave.

Many people do not appreciate the strength of male cheerleaders. They are often the back bone of entire squads. When watching a cheerleading competition on television, it is hard to ignore that the girls that get thrown the highest are more often then not powered into the air by male cheerleaders. On a cheerleading squad, the men often have the hardest tasks to complete, such as holding two girls in the air, one in each hand. Male cheerleaders often have huge muscles, for they are required to work out just as much as the football team, sometimes even more. Contrary to popular belief, being a male cheerleader requires an incredible amount of strength.

It is extraordinary to see how talented male cheerleaders are. On co-ed teams, the most talented tumblers are usually the males. They can perform insane and terrifying gymnastics, and make it look easy. Many male cheerleaders can even jump and dance just as well as the females on the team. Male cheerleading involves a significant amount of talent.

It takes a lot of bravery for men to be cheerleaders. Many ignorant people make fun of male cheerleaders, claiming that they are sissies. But think about it: when you see a girl playing for a varsity football team, you think that she is very brave, but why when men are on cheerleading teams are they thought of as wimps? Many people believe that when males do cheerleading they are stripped of their masculinity, when truly it is just the opposite. It is very hard for male cheerleaders to go against the norms of society.

Males play an extremely important role in cheerleading. Many teams would not be successful without their help. People need to stop acting ignorant and come to the realization that male cheerleaders are muscular, gifted, and courageous.

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