Club Pilates Written Exam Prep | Updated 2026 Study
Guide & Practice Questions and Verified Answers
(GRADED A+)
How is footwork on the jumpboard different. than footwork on the
reformer? - VERIFIED 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? - VERIFIED
ANSWER - Having the client sit on the carriage or long box
What are the major muscles emphasized in supine arms in straps series?
- VERIFIED 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? - VERIFIED
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? - VERIFIED ANSWER - Transverse Abdominis, Contralateral
Obliques, Glutes, Hamstrings
Clients should always be in thoracic extension when jumping supine on the
jumpboard? - VERIFIED ANSWER - False
Pick the correct list of possible matwork variations that could be taught
on the reformer with arms in straps. - VERIFIED 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? - VERIFIED
ANSWER - ALL springs
Pulling Straps Series develops posterior chain strength which beneficial
for better posture. - VERIFIED 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 - VERIFIED
ANSWER - True
For a client who has valgus knees, what is the most effective positioning
and prop to use during footwork? - VERIFIED ANSWER - Feet parallel,
Magic Circle at the outside of the upper knee area
Pick the correct group of contraindications for articulation during Bridge
on the Reformer. - VERIFIED ANSWER - Pregnancy, hip replacements,
slipped disc, osteoporosis
Bridge variations on the Reformer strengthen the back muscles and
posterior chain overall. - VERIFIED ANSWER - True
The postural muscles are stabilizers during Presentation. - VERIFIED
ANSWER - True (Yes, the postural muscles keep the body from swaying
during the movement)
For Supine Arms in Straps series, the safest client progression would be
in what order? - VERIFIED ANSWER - Start with head down & legs in table
, top, then progress to thoracic flexion with arm movement, followed by
maintaining thoracic flexion the entire time and legs in extension.
Supine Arms in Straps Lower and Lift is done in which plane of motion? -
VERIFIED ANSWER - All planes
Full Teaser on the reformer is performed on the Short Box. - VERIFIED
ANSWER - False (Full Teaser should be done on the long box)
Why is Shave the head more advanced than Hug a Tree? - VERIFIED
ANSWER - It has back extension involved, which requires more upper body
strength and control
Which is the "best" way to transition? - VERIFIED ANSWER - Instructor
changes the springs while clients do a different move to distract them.
During Side Lying Legs in Straps Series, when the leg sweeps forward, it
should only sweep to the point that the hip and leg do not rotate or shift. -
VERIFIED ANSWER - True
Guide & Practice Questions and Verified Answers
(GRADED A+)
How is footwork on the jumpboard different. than footwork on the
reformer? - VERIFIED 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? - VERIFIED
ANSWER - Having the client sit on the carriage or long box
What are the major muscles emphasized in supine arms in straps series?
- VERIFIED 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? - VERIFIED
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? - VERIFIED ANSWER - Transverse Abdominis, Contralateral
Obliques, Glutes, Hamstrings
Clients should always be in thoracic extension when jumping supine on the
jumpboard? - VERIFIED ANSWER - False
Pick the correct list of possible matwork variations that could be taught
on the reformer with arms in straps. - VERIFIED 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? - VERIFIED
ANSWER - ALL springs
Pulling Straps Series develops posterior chain strength which beneficial
for better posture. - VERIFIED 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 - VERIFIED
ANSWER - True
For a client who has valgus knees, what is the most effective positioning
and prop to use during footwork? - VERIFIED ANSWER - Feet parallel,
Magic Circle at the outside of the upper knee area
Pick the correct group of contraindications for articulation during Bridge
on the Reformer. - VERIFIED ANSWER - Pregnancy, hip replacements,
slipped disc, osteoporosis
Bridge variations on the Reformer strengthen the back muscles and
posterior chain overall. - VERIFIED ANSWER - True
The postural muscles are stabilizers during Presentation. - VERIFIED
ANSWER - True (Yes, the postural muscles keep the body from swaying
during the movement)
For Supine Arms in Straps series, the safest client progression would be
in what order? - VERIFIED ANSWER - Start with head down & legs in table
, top, then progress to thoracic flexion with arm movement, followed by
maintaining thoracic flexion the entire time and legs in extension.
Supine Arms in Straps Lower and Lift is done in which plane of motion? -
VERIFIED ANSWER - All planes
Full Teaser on the reformer is performed on the Short Box. - VERIFIED
ANSWER - False (Full Teaser should be done on the long box)
Why is Shave the head more advanced than Hug a Tree? - VERIFIED
ANSWER - It has back extension involved, which requires more upper body
strength and control
Which is the "best" way to transition? - VERIFIED ANSWER - Instructor
changes the springs while clients do a different move to distract them.
During Side Lying Legs in Straps Series, when the leg sweeps forward, it
should only sweep to the point that the hip and leg do not rotate or shift. -
VERIFIED ANSWER - True
