BASI Pilates Mat Exam Study Guide

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BASI Pilates Mat Exam Study Guide


Pelvic Curl (Foundation) - answer✔Hook lying position
Movment: INHALE to prep, EXHALE draw abdominals in and curl pelvis and spine off mat,
INHALE pause, EXHALE roll spine down to start
Spine Twist Supine (Foundation) - answer✔Supine arms in a T-position with palms up and legs
in tabletop
Movement: INHALE lift pelvis to lower legs to one side, EXHALE draw abdominals in and
return to start
Chest Lift (Foundation) - answer✔Hook lying position fingers interlaced behind head
Movement: INHALE prep, EXHALE lift head and chest, INHALE pause, EXHALE lower head
and chest, return to start
Chest Lift with Rotation (Foundation) - answer✔Hook lying position fingers interlaced behind
head
Movement: EXHALE rotate to one side, INHALE back to center, EXHALE rotate to other side,
INHALE back to center
Leg Lifts (Foundation) - answer✔Hook lying position
Movement: EXHALE lift one leg, INHALE lower leg
Leg Changes (Foundation) - answer✔Hook lying position
Movement: EXHALE with each knee in/toe touch to the floor, INHALE during the
change/crossing of legs
Hundred Prep (Abdominal Work) - answer✔Supine legs tabletop with arms overhead
Movement: EXHALE lift arms, head, and chest, bringing arms into shoulder extension, INHALE
lower body, return to start
Roll Up (Abdominal Work) - answer✔Supine with arms overhead, legs straight and together and
feet pointed
Movement: INHALE lift arms up and forward followed by head and chest, EXHALE roll up,
INHALE pause, EXHALE roll down back to start