REFORMER PILATES PRACTICE EXAMINATION 2026
QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS GRADED A+
● Reformer Exercise Sequence. Answer: Logical progression of exercises building from
foundational to advanced
● Warm-Up Footwork. Answer: Starting footwork series before progressing to more complex
exercises
● Supine Series. Answer: Exercises performed lying on the back on the reformer
● Prone Series. Answer: Exercises performed lying face down on the reformer or long box
● Side-Lying Exercises. Answer: Lateral position exercises targeting hip and trunk stability
● Seated Series. Answer: Exercises performed in upright seated position on the carriage
● Kneeling Exercises. Answer: Exercises with knees on the carriage often targeting hip
extension
● Standing Exercises. Answer: Balance and strength exercises performed upright on the
reformer
● Long Box Exercises. Answer: Exercises using the long box accessory for back extension
and swimming
● Short Box Exercises. Answer: Spinal mobility and abdominal exercises using the short
box
● Stomach Massage Round. Answer: Seated spinal flexion and leg extension exercise
● Stomach Massage Flat Back. Answer: Seated neutral spine with leg extension on
reformer
● Stomach Massage Twist. Answer: Rotational variation of stomach massage series
● Short Box Round. Answer: Deep abdominal flexion while seated on the short box
● Short Box Flat Back. Answer: Upright trunk with horizontal arm reach in short box series
QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS GRADED A+
● Reformer Exercise Sequence. Answer: Logical progression of exercises building from
foundational to advanced
● Warm-Up Footwork. Answer: Starting footwork series before progressing to more complex
exercises
● Supine Series. Answer: Exercises performed lying on the back on the reformer
● Prone Series. Answer: Exercises performed lying face down on the reformer or long box
● Side-Lying Exercises. Answer: Lateral position exercises targeting hip and trunk stability
● Seated Series. Answer: Exercises performed in upright seated position on the carriage
● Kneeling Exercises. Answer: Exercises with knees on the carriage often targeting hip
extension
● Standing Exercises. Answer: Balance and strength exercises performed upright on the
reformer
● Long Box Exercises. Answer: Exercises using the long box accessory for back extension
and swimming
● Short Box Exercises. Answer: Spinal mobility and abdominal exercises using the short
box
● Stomach Massage Round. Answer: Seated spinal flexion and leg extension exercise
● Stomach Massage Flat Back. Answer: Seated neutral spine with leg extension on
reformer
● Stomach Massage Twist. Answer: Rotational variation of stomach massage series
● Short Box Round. Answer: Deep abdominal flexion while seated on the short box
● Short Box Flat Back. Answer: Upright trunk with horizontal arm reach in short box series
