CLUB PILATES FINAL EXAMINATION TEST 2026
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED
SOLUTIONS
◉ 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
◉ For a client who has valgus knees, what is the most effective
positioning and prop to use during footwork? 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. Answer: Pregnancy, hip replacements,
slipped disc, osteoporosis
,◉ Bridge variations on the Reformer strengthen the back muscles
and posterior chain overall. Answer: True
◉ The postural muscles are stabilizers during Presentation. 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? 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? Answer: All planes
◉ Full Teaser on the reformer is performed on the Short Box.
Answer: False (Full Teaser should be done on the long box)
◉ Why is Shave the head more advanced than Hug a Tree? Answer:
It has back extension involved, which requires more upper body
strength and control
◉ Which is the "best" way to transition? 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. Answer: True
◉ After finding out that a client has a healthy back, you should
always start their spinal flexion in a hinge, NOT articulation Answer:
False
◉ True or False: A client has a weak pelvic floor and cannot maintain
table top with a stable pelvis may jump on the Jumpboard if they
request it Answer: False
◉ The only way to make a move more difficult on the Reformer is by
adding more resistance. Answer: False (the Reformer is meant to
challenge the body by requiring strength through stability and
alignment which is met by a lighter resistance. The moves that have
less springs are often times more difficult)
◉ What moves must a client successfully complete before trying
Coordination? Answer: Arms in Straps and Tricep Press with
Thoracic Extension
◉ Single leg bridge variations are a good introduction to lateral
strength and flexion for the spine. Answer: True (Single Leg
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED
SOLUTIONS
◉ 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
◉ For a client who has valgus knees, what is the most effective
positioning and prop to use during footwork? 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. Answer: Pregnancy, hip replacements,
slipped disc, osteoporosis
,◉ Bridge variations on the Reformer strengthen the back muscles
and posterior chain overall. Answer: True
◉ The postural muscles are stabilizers during Presentation. 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? 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? Answer: All planes
◉ Full Teaser on the reformer is performed on the Short Box.
Answer: False (Full Teaser should be done on the long box)
◉ Why is Shave the head more advanced than Hug a Tree? Answer:
It has back extension involved, which requires more upper body
strength and control
◉ Which is the "best" way to transition? 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. Answer: True
◉ After finding out that a client has a healthy back, you should
always start their spinal flexion in a hinge, NOT articulation Answer:
False
◉ True or False: A client has a weak pelvic floor and cannot maintain
table top with a stable pelvis may jump on the Jumpboard if they
request it Answer: False
◉ The only way to make a move more difficult on the Reformer is by
adding more resistance. Answer: False (the Reformer is meant to
challenge the body by requiring strength through stability and
alignment which is met by a lighter resistance. The moves that have
less springs are often times more difficult)
◉ What moves must a client successfully complete before trying
Coordination? Answer: Arms in Straps and Tricep Press with
Thoracic Extension
◉ Single leg bridge variations are a good introduction to lateral
strength and flexion for the spine. Answer: True (Single Leg
