BALANCED BODY WRITTEN TEST EXAM SCRIPT 2026 COMPLETE ANSWERS VERIFIED

BALANCED BODY WRITTEN TEST EXAM
SCRIPT 2026 COMPLETE ANSWERS VERIFIED

◉ Name 6 Pre-Pilates exercises for increasing scapular mobility and
stability. Answer: 1. Telescope Arms - Shoulder Mobility
2. Sternum Drop - Scapular Stability
3. Angels in the Snow - Shoulder Mobility
4. Pinwheel - Mobility
5. Plank - Stability
6. Standing Wall Pushup - Stability


◉ Name 4 Pre-Pilates Exercises for teaching pelvic stability. Answer:
1. Marching
2. Toe taps
3. Opposite Arm/Leg Reach
4. Marching in Bridge


◉ Name 3 different stretching techniques. Answer: 1.
Contract/Release
2. Active Isolated Stretch
3. Static Stretching

,◉ What was the name of Joseph Pilates wife?. Answer: Clara


◉ What did Joseph Pilates call his method?. Answer: Contrology


◉ Which of these mat exercises require caution for clients with low
back problems?
-Spine Twist
-Rollover
-Neck Pull
-Leg Pull Down
-Side Bend
-Boomerang. Answer: -Spine Twist
-Rollover
-Neck Pull
-Side Bend
-Boomerang


◉ Name 3 level 2 Mat exercises that increase scapular stability.
Answer: 1. Hip circles
2. Corkscrew
3. Leg Pull Down

, ◉ Does the diaphragm contract or release on inhalation?. Answer:
Contract


◉ How would you modify Teaser for clients with tight hamstrings?.
Answer: -Bend knees enough to balance in teaser position
(connective tissue slack)
-Cue: Bring the thigh away to loosen the hips


◉ Name at least 3 level 2 Mat exercises that require caution for
clients with neck and shoulder injuries. Answer: 1. Rollover
2. Advanced Corkscrew
3. Jackknife
4. Neckpull
5. Teaser
6. Boomerang
7. Hip Circles
8. Bicycle Shoulder Bridge


◉ Name at least 3 level 2 Mat exercises that require caution for
clients with wrist injuries. Answer: 1. Leg Pull Up
2. Hips Circles
3. Leg Pull Down
4. Side Bend Series