BASI PILATES WRITTEN EXAM 2026 PRACTICE TEST WITH STEP BY STEP SOLUTIONS

BASI PILATES WRITTEN EXAM 2026 PRACTICE
TEST WITH STEP BY STEP SOLUTIONS

◉ Open Leg Rocker
BLOCK
BREATH
MUSCLE FOCUS
OBJECTIVES
CUES Answer: BLOCK- spinal articualtion
BREATH- exhale back
MUSCLE FOCUS- abs
OBJECTIVES- trunk stabilization, back extensor strength, spinal
articualtion
CUES- keep arms straight, roll down comes from flexion of lumbar
spine, utilize back extension to complete movement


◉ Shoulder Bridge Prep
BLOCK
BREATH
MUSCLE FOCUS
OBJECTIVES
CUES Answer: BLOCK- Bridging

,BREATH- exhale lift leg
MUSCLE FOCUS- abs, hamstrings
OBJECTIVES- hamstring strength, pevlic lumbar stabilization, hip
disassociation
CUES- avoid splaying legs, 90 degree of leg, maintain hip extension
of supporting leg


◉ Side Kick
BLOCK
BREATH
MUSCLE FOCUS
OBJECTIVES
CUES Answer: BLOCK- Latera flexion/roation
BREATH- exhale front (2 pulses), inhale back (2)
MUSCLE FOCUS- abs, back extensors
OBJECTIVES- trunk stabilization, hip flexor and extensor control and
strength
CUES- neutral pelvis, no sinking in shoulder


◉ Double Leg Kick
BLOCK
BREATH

, MUSCLE FOCUS
OBJECTIVES
CUES Answer: BLOCK- Back Extension
BREATH- exhale (3 pulses), inhale back extension
MUSCLE FOCUS- back extensors
OBJECTIVES- hamstring control, scapular stabilization, back
extensor strength
CUES- turn head to different sides, elbows to mat during down
phase, knees lifted slightly throughout


◉ Swimming
BLOCK
BREATH
MUSCLE FOCUS
OBJECTIVES
CUES Answer: BLOCK- back extension
BREATH- inhale first
MUSCLE FOCUS- back extensors
OBJECTIVES- trunk stabilization, shoulder flexor strength, hip
extensor strength
CUES- avoid shoulder elevation, maintain trunk stabilization, focus
on cross-pattern coordination