Club Pilates Written Exam Preparation, Club Pilates, 2026 —
Study Guide and Practice
Which of the following combination of Chair exercises would be best for an
intermediate client? - ✔✔✔ ANSWER-Footwork, Rollover, Pike/Teaser on the Floor
Always ask for permission before touching a client for tactile cueing - ✔✔✔ ANSWER-
True
What is the BEST choice to elicit a subjective response? - ✔✔✔ ANSWER-On a scale of
1-10, how does your left/right shoulder feel today?
During exercise that are closed chain like chest-left, the client should maintain a neutral
pelvis - ✔✔✔ ANSWER-True
What modification would you make on the Chair for a client with osteoporosis if the
class is doing Standing Cat? - ✔✔✔ ANSWER-I would have them doing a flat back
version of that without articulation
What part of the Springboard do you use for Airplane? - ✔✔✔ ANSWER-Roll-Down Bar
When teaching Supine Arms in Straps on the Reformer, where does the student initiate
movement?
,(1) from the trunk/core (2) from the lats and serratus (3) from the anchored shoulders -
✔✔✔ ANSWER-All of the above
What is the best way to make an exercise more challenging on the Reformer? - ✔✔✔
ANSWER-It depends on the exercise and body
What are the four main muscles emphasized during Footwork on the Reformer? -
✔✔✔ ANSWER-Transverse Abdominis, Contralateral Obliques, Glutes, Hamstrings
The Supine Legs in Straps Lower and Lift is done in what plane of motion? - ✔✔✔
ANSWER-Sagittal
What client is allowed to do inverted exercises on the Spine Corrector (like Lower &
Lift) - ✔✔✔ ANSWER-A client with a fractured toe
When is it imperative for the instructor to use hands-on support for the set up of a
Ladder Barrel exercise? - ✔✔✔ ANSWER-Flat Back Lower & Lift
What is imperative when using the Push-Thru Bar with springs from below on the
Cadillac? - ✔✔✔ ANSWER-The instructor must use attach the safety strap
When doing Knee Circles, having the arms________will make the client more stale. -
✔✔✔ ANSWER-Extended out on to the sides to make the letter "T"
What exercise on the Cadillac is typically safe to perform for someone with disc
herniation in their lumbar spine? - ✔✔✔ ANSWER-Swan
, What are the contraindications for Swan on the Reformer? - ✔✔✔ ANSWER-
Pregnancy, shoulder replacement, slipped disc, osteoporosis
What programming is appropriate for someone who has Upper Crossed Syndrome
(UCS) ? - ✔✔✔ ANSWER-Strengthen the deep cervical flexors, strengthen the upper
trapezius
Which Cadillac exercise cannot be done with the Push Thru Bar? - ✔✔✔ ANSWER-
Ballet Stretches
What is Pilates Breath? - ✔✔✔ ANSWER-1. Three-dimensional
2. Exhale used to connect deeper to the transversus abdominis and obliques to control
pelvis movement
3. Inhale through the nose, exhale through the mouth
How would you modify for a client with limited range of motion in the Feet in Straps
series? - ✔✔✔ ANSWER-Place the long straps above the knees
How many springs should be used during the Short Box series? - ✔✔✔ ANSWER-ALL
springs
With osteoporosis, the anterior aspect of the vertebrae become more fragile and prone
to fracture. Which exercises should you avoid? - ✔✔✔ ANSWER-Roll Up/Down, Double
Leg Stretch with Chest Lift, Spine Stretch Forward
Study Guide and Practice
Which of the following combination of Chair exercises would be best for an
intermediate client? - ✔✔✔ ANSWER-Footwork, Rollover, Pike/Teaser on the Floor
Always ask for permission before touching a client for tactile cueing - ✔✔✔ ANSWER-
True
What is the BEST choice to elicit a subjective response? - ✔✔✔ ANSWER-On a scale of
1-10, how does your left/right shoulder feel today?
During exercise that are closed chain like chest-left, the client should maintain a neutral
pelvis - ✔✔✔ ANSWER-True
What modification would you make on the Chair for a client with osteoporosis if the
class is doing Standing Cat? - ✔✔✔ ANSWER-I would have them doing a flat back
version of that without articulation
What part of the Springboard do you use for Airplane? - ✔✔✔ ANSWER-Roll-Down Bar
When teaching Supine Arms in Straps on the Reformer, where does the student initiate
movement?
,(1) from the trunk/core (2) from the lats and serratus (3) from the anchored shoulders -
✔✔✔ ANSWER-All of the above
What is the best way to make an exercise more challenging on the Reformer? - ✔✔✔
ANSWER-It depends on the exercise and body
What are the four main muscles emphasized during Footwork on the Reformer? -
✔✔✔ ANSWER-Transverse Abdominis, Contralateral Obliques, Glutes, Hamstrings
The Supine Legs in Straps Lower and Lift is done in what plane of motion? - ✔✔✔
ANSWER-Sagittal
What client is allowed to do inverted exercises on the Spine Corrector (like Lower &
Lift) - ✔✔✔ ANSWER-A client with a fractured toe
When is it imperative for the instructor to use hands-on support for the set up of a
Ladder Barrel exercise? - ✔✔✔ ANSWER-Flat Back Lower & Lift
What is imperative when using the Push-Thru Bar with springs from below on the
Cadillac? - ✔✔✔ ANSWER-The instructor must use attach the safety strap
When doing Knee Circles, having the arms________will make the client more stale. -
✔✔✔ ANSWER-Extended out on to the sides to make the letter "T"
What exercise on the Cadillac is typically safe to perform for someone with disc
herniation in their lumbar spine? - ✔✔✔ ANSWER-Swan
, What are the contraindications for Swan on the Reformer? - ✔✔✔ ANSWER-
Pregnancy, shoulder replacement, slipped disc, osteoporosis
What programming is appropriate for someone who has Upper Crossed Syndrome
(UCS) ? - ✔✔✔ ANSWER-Strengthen the deep cervical flexors, strengthen the upper
trapezius
Which Cadillac exercise cannot be done with the Push Thru Bar? - ✔✔✔ ANSWER-
Ballet Stretches
What is Pilates Breath? - ✔✔✔ ANSWER-1. Three-dimensional
2. Exhale used to connect deeper to the transversus abdominis and obliques to control
pelvis movement
3. Inhale through the nose, exhale through the mouth
How would you modify for a client with limited range of motion in the Feet in Straps
series? - ✔✔✔ ANSWER-Place the long straps above the knees
How many springs should be used during the Short Box series? - ✔✔✔ ANSWER-ALL
springs
With osteoporosis, the anterior aspect of the vertebrae become more fragile and prone
to fracture. Which exercises should you avoid? - ✔✔✔ ANSWER-Roll Up/Down, Double
Leg Stretch with Chest Lift, Spine Stretch Forward
