OUT EXAM QUESTIONS WITH
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
Ring workout dynamic flexibility - Answer-Psoas stretch
Hamstring stretch
Neck Release
Pilates Reformer 3 - Answer-Written
Name at least 4 exercises from Reformer 3 that focus on scapular stability - Answer--
Jack knife
-Tendon stretch
-Long back stretch
-Snake
-Rowing 1 and 2
-Star
-Control front and back
Name 3 exercises for increasing hamstring, gluteal and back extensor strength in
reformer 3 - Answer--Long box rocking
-Long box swan
-Long box grasshopper
Name at least 3 exercises for increasing spinal mobility in reformer 3 - Answer--Long
spine massage
-Jack knife
-Twist
-Rowing back
-Long box swan
-Long box rocking
Name 6 exercises to avoid or limit with wrist injuries in reformer 3 - Answer--Thigh
stretch
-Tendon stretch
-Long back stretch
-Snake
-Twist
-Control front facing carriage
Grasshopper progression - Answer-Movement Principle: Rocket
, Prepilates: Mini swan
Reformer 1: Long box pulling straps
Reformer 1 or 2: Long box swimming
Reformer 2: Long box backstroke
Rowing Back 1 and 2 - Answer-Movement Principle: Standing chest press with band
Prepilates: Standing pull back with band
Reformer 1: Arms work facing straps (rows)
Reformer 1 or 2: Arm work facing footbar (hug a tree)
Reformer 2: Rowing front 2 bending down
Jack knife - Answer-Movement Principle: Angels in the snow - spinal mobility
Prepilates: Prone hip extension (glute/hamstring strength)
Reformer 1: Roll down
Reformer 1 or 2: Short spine massage
Reformer 2: Corkscrew
Long Back Stretch - Answer-Movement Principle: Back plank prep -
elevation/depression
Prepilates: Back plank leg lift/Tricep dip
Reformer 1: Long box pulling straps
Reformer 1 or 2: Chest expansion
Reformer 2: Rowing II front - bending down
Snake or Twist - Answer-Movement Principle: All fours flexion
Prepilates: Poodle tail
Reformer 1: Kneeling abdominals facing front
Reformer 1 or 2: Mermaid with twist
Reformer 2: Single leg elephant
Pilates Trapeze/Cadallic Test - Answer-...
Name the 4 short springs in order form lightest to heaviest - Answer-Short y: Yellow -
Light
Short b: Blue - Medium
Short R: Red - Heavy
Short T: Black - Super heavy
How would you change the attachment point of the spring to make it lighter for a
particular exercise? - Answer-Move the attachment point of the spring closer to the
client
What is the circle of danger? - Answer-The entire arc the push through bar can swing
through