Polestar Pilates teacher training - Module 2
Lab3/4 Exam Questions and Answers
(R) Bridging - setup, exercise -
correct answer ✅Setup
- 2-3 springs. Stronger springs for more support, lighter springs for
challenge
- lie down on the reformer with your head on the headrest. Lower
the headrest all the way. Arms are long by your side, palms on the
mat.
- Neutral spine
Exercise
- Inhale to grow tall
- Exhale to rock the pelvis back and lift your tailbone off the floor,
then lower back, then upper back, until you're in a straight line
from your chest to knee.
- Inhale to relax head neck and shoulder. Reach the sit bones to the
back of the knees
- Exhale to roll down one vertebra at a time back to starting
position
(R) Bridging - variation, progression, regression -
correct answer ✅Variation
Lab3/4 Exam Questions and Answers
(R) Bridging - setup, exercise -
correct answer ✅Setup
- 2-3 springs. Stronger springs for more support, lighter springs for
challenge
- lie down on the reformer with your head on the headrest. Lower
the headrest all the way. Arms are long by your side, palms on the
mat.
- Neutral spine
Exercise
- Inhale to grow tall
- Exhale to rock the pelvis back and lift your tailbone off the floor,
then lower back, then upper back, until you're in a straight line
from your chest to knee.
- Inhale to relax head neck and shoulder. Reach the sit bones to the
back of the knees
- Exhale to roll down one vertebra at a time back to starting
position
(R) Bridging - variation, progression, regression -
correct answer ✅Variation
