Reformer Homework Exam 2026|2027 Questions with
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Graded A+
What exercise would you prepare someone for Back and Front rowing if there was a lack of
stability in the shoulder girdle? - Answer -mid back series, hundreds
If a lot of shifting is happening in the pelvis during Running, how could you help your client to
control this? Are there images, changes in dynamics or modification of alignment you would
suggest? - Answer -cue them to engage their abdominals, can lighten the load, or use less range
of motion
- could possibly go into imprint if they don't have the strength in neutral
Describe the alignment of the spine and pelvis in Stomach Massage: Round Back and Straight
back...
What images could you use to help someone maintain proper form? - Answer -Round back: C-
curve , pelvis - seated back of sit bones, slight anterior tilt of pelvis
Straight back: slight lumbar flexion, lengthen through thoracic
for straight back - think like lengthened teaser position
Describe, using imagery, Long box pulling straps plow - how would you show someone how to
get on the box? - Answer -"The box should be where your bra- line goes", "no wrinkles in the
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, back of the neck", "drag knuckles across the floor", "reach through the toes", "energy shooting
out the crown of your head and through your toes"
- get on... hand .. hand.. hip... hip.. (one then the other)
Why is the single leg bicycle more challenging than single leg bent? - Answer -W/ single leg
bicycle you are stabilizing the pelvis against movement of the legs both gesture and stabilizing
.... in one leg bent only one leg is moving
single leg bicycle requires more coordination, has a smaller base of support, and the lever
becomes longer
How can single thigh stretch be modified for a client with limited hip flexibility and/or knee
problems? - Answer -can lower the footbar if clients are really tight in their hip flexors, can offer
the modification on the ground, lighten the load, or add a little cushion or pillow under their
knee
What are the three major indicators of a client's readiness to move on to an Intermediate level,
ie what should they have acheived through the essential reformer workout? - Answer -Proved
mastery/ understanding of 5 basic principles, coordination, and endurance
How can the long spine be compared to both the roll over and Jack Knife on the mat in terms of
overall shape/ movement of the exercise, and the muscular emphasis - Answer -Roll over -
adduction and abduction of legs, hip flexors concentrically to hinge legs toward torso
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Detailed Verified Answers (100% Correct Answers) | Already
Graded A+
What exercise would you prepare someone for Back and Front rowing if there was a lack of
stability in the shoulder girdle? - Answer -mid back series, hundreds
If a lot of shifting is happening in the pelvis during Running, how could you help your client to
control this? Are there images, changes in dynamics or modification of alignment you would
suggest? - Answer -cue them to engage their abdominals, can lighten the load, or use less range
of motion
- could possibly go into imprint if they don't have the strength in neutral
Describe the alignment of the spine and pelvis in Stomach Massage: Round Back and Straight
back...
What images could you use to help someone maintain proper form? - Answer -Round back: C-
curve , pelvis - seated back of sit bones, slight anterior tilt of pelvis
Straight back: slight lumbar flexion, lengthen through thoracic
for straight back - think like lengthened teaser position
Describe, using imagery, Long box pulling straps plow - how would you show someone how to
get on the box? - Answer -"The box should be where your bra- line goes", "no wrinkles in the
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, back of the neck", "drag knuckles across the floor", "reach through the toes", "energy shooting
out the crown of your head and through your toes"
- get on... hand .. hand.. hip... hip.. (one then the other)
Why is the single leg bicycle more challenging than single leg bent? - Answer -W/ single leg
bicycle you are stabilizing the pelvis against movement of the legs both gesture and stabilizing
.... in one leg bent only one leg is moving
single leg bicycle requires more coordination, has a smaller base of support, and the lever
becomes longer
How can single thigh stretch be modified for a client with limited hip flexibility and/or knee
problems? - Answer -can lower the footbar if clients are really tight in their hip flexors, can offer
the modification on the ground, lighten the load, or add a little cushion or pillow under their
knee
What are the three major indicators of a client's readiness to move on to an Intermediate level,
ie what should they have acheived through the essential reformer workout? - Answer -Proved
mastery/ understanding of 5 basic principles, coordination, and endurance
How can the long spine be compared to both the roll over and Jack Knife on the mat in terms of
overall shape/ movement of the exercise, and the muscular emphasis - Answer -Roll over -
adduction and abduction of legs, hip flexors concentrically to hinge legs toward torso
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