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PILATES TEACHER TRAINING LATEST EXAM 2026
What are the major muscles emphasized in supine arms in straps series?
- ANSWER-Transverse abdominis for stabilization, hip flexors to hold
legs in place and latissimus dorsi & the long head of the tricep for arm
movement
What is the most advanced variation of Bridge and why? - ANSWER-
Semi circle - it incorporates multiple variations of spinal articulations
and requires a client to have impeccable proprioceptive awareness
What are the four main muscles emphasized during footwork on the
reformer? - ANSWER-Transverse Abdominis, Contralateral Obliques,
Glutes, Hamstrings
Clients should always be in thoracic extension when jumping supine on
the jumpboard? - ANSWER-False
Pick the correct list of possible matwork variations that could be taught
on the reformer with arms in straps. - ANSWER-Single leg stretch,
Double leg stretch, Lower and lift, Scissors, Helicopters, Criss-Cross,
Frogs
,How many springs should be on during Short Box Series? - ANSWER-
ALL springs
Pulling Straps Series develops posterior chain strength which beneficial
for better posture. - ANSWER-True (make sure that you always tell
your clients the "why" behind the move)
Footwork on the reformer shows the instructor key indicators of how the
client's functional patterns may have created misalignments -
ANSWER-True
Bridge with knee extensions is a beginner move because it introduces a
longer lever angle on the low back. - ANSWER-False
Mermaid cannot be modified and should not be done unless the client is
ready. - ANSWER-False (Mermaid has modifications where the client
can have multiple limitations and still get the benefit from the move)
Why would you place the leg straps above your client's knees during feet
in straps series? - ANSWER-If your client needed a smaller Range of
Motion (ROM) in the hip joint
What is the best way to evaluate the ROM of the ankles? - ANSWER-
Heels lower and Lift
, What are the contraindications for Swan on the Reformer? - ANSWER-
Pregnancy, shoulder replacement, slipped disc, osteoporosis
When is a client ready to jump? - ANSWER-When they have a stable
pelvis and they are able to maintain a basic level of proprioceptive
awareness?
The correct starting position for Backstroke on the long box is supine on
the box with the head near the footbar and the torso flexed and supported
on the box, legs in table top with the arms straight up and facing the
ceiling. - ANSWER-False
What are the elements of good flow programming when teaching group
Pilates classes? - ANSWER-Progressions, Transitions, Creative
Sequencing
During Side Lying Legs in Straps Series, the spine should be in a neutral
position. - ANSWER-True
How is footwork on the jumpboard different. than footwork on the
reformer? - ANSWER-There is more surface area under the foot of the
jumpboard which elicits a reaction closer to real life than the footbar on
the reformer
What is the safest way to complete the arm facing side series? -
ANSWER-Having the client sit on the carriage or long box