Reformer Homework questions: (2025) comprehensive
questions and verified answers ( detailed & elaborated)
ACTUAL EXAM 2025 TEST!!
What is the gear bar? - (ANSWERS)*setting determines the amount of initial tension
!@#$%^& on the
springs. The position closest to the wooden standing platform is #1, #2 is the next and so on
Lower position numbers provide higher spring tension
Controls load -
The gear bar enables you to change the initial tension on the springs (before the carriage is
pressed out). This feature lets you accommodate clients of different strengths and heights. A
taller client will begin with the carriage farther away from the foot bar than a shorter client will
What is the carriage stopper? - (ANSWERS)determines how close the carriage slides in toward
the wooden standing platform and dictates the range of motion required of the body's joints
Responsible for adjusting height, leg length, and hip flexibility
Which position emphasize hamstrings connection in footwork and second position? -
(ANSWERS)Heels on the footbar
What are the positions of footwork in order? - (ANSWERS)1. Toes apart heels together, 2. Wrap
Toes, 3. Heels on Bar, 4. High half toe, 5. Lower and lift
What are the positions of Second position in order? - (ANSWERS)1. Parallel, 2. Laterally rotated,
3. Medially rotated
What images can you use to help someone stabilize the torso and pelvis in neutral during
Footwork? If they are still unable to stabilize, how can you modify the range of motion or the
settings of the reformer to help? - (ANSWERS)Expensive martini on pelvis you don't want to spill,
hot coffee
- adjusting carriage stopper, reducing or adding spring load
What is the essence of the hundred? How does executing it on the reformer rather than mat
change the muscular challenges? - (ANSWERS)Stability of pelvis, stability of upper body and
scapula, endurance of the abdominals
- challenge of the load on arms is added
What exercise would you prepare someone for Back and Front rowing if there was a lack of
stability in the shoulder girdle? - (ANSWERS)mid back series, hundreds
questions and verified answers ( detailed & elaborated)
ACTUAL EXAM 2025 TEST!!
What is the gear bar? - (ANSWERS)*setting determines the amount of initial tension
!@#$%^& on the
springs. The position closest to the wooden standing platform is #1, #2 is the next and so on
Lower position numbers provide higher spring tension
Controls load -
The gear bar enables you to change the initial tension on the springs (before the carriage is
pressed out). This feature lets you accommodate clients of different strengths and heights. A
taller client will begin with the carriage farther away from the foot bar than a shorter client will
What is the carriage stopper? - (ANSWERS)determines how close the carriage slides in toward
the wooden standing platform and dictates the range of motion required of the body's joints
Responsible for adjusting height, leg length, and hip flexibility
Which position emphasize hamstrings connection in footwork and second position? -
(ANSWERS)Heels on the footbar
What are the positions of footwork in order? - (ANSWERS)1. Toes apart heels together, 2. Wrap
Toes, 3. Heels on Bar, 4. High half toe, 5. Lower and lift
What are the positions of Second position in order? - (ANSWERS)1. Parallel, 2. Laterally rotated,
3. Medially rotated
What images can you use to help someone stabilize the torso and pelvis in neutral during
Footwork? If they are still unable to stabilize, how can you modify the range of motion or the
settings of the reformer to help? - (ANSWERS)Expensive martini on pelvis you don't want to spill,
hot coffee
- adjusting carriage stopper, reducing or adding spring load
What is the essence of the hundred? How does executing it on the reformer rather than mat
change the muscular challenges? - (ANSWERS)Stability of pelvis, stability of upper body and
scapula, endurance of the abdominals
- challenge of the load on arms is added
What exercise would you prepare someone for Back and Front rowing if there was a lack of
stability in the shoulder girdle? - (ANSWERS)mid back series, hundreds
