Club Pilates Written Exam Prep | Updated 2026 Study Guide & Practice Questions

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1 club pilates written exam (NEW UPDATED VERSION) LATEST ACTUAL
EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS (VERIFIED QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS) | GUARANTEED PASS A+ UPDATED THIS YEAR




Bridge with knee extensions is a beginner move because it introduces a longer lever angle on
the low back. - CORRECT ANSWER False



QUESTION : Mermaid cannot be modified and should not be done unless the client is ready. -
CORRECT ANSWER False (Mermaid has modifications where the client can have
multiple limitations and still get the benefit from the move)


QUESTION : Why would you place the leg straps above your client's knees during feet in straps
series? - CORRECT ANSWER If your client needed a smaller Range of Motion (ROM)
in the hip joint



QUESTION : What is the best way to evaluate the ROM of the ankles? - CORRECT
ANSWER Heels lower and Lift



QUESTION : What are the contraindications for Swan on the Reformer? - CORRECT
ANSWER Pregnancy, shoulder replacement, slipped disc, osteoporosis



QUESTION : When is a client ready to jump? - CORRECT ANSWER When they have a
stable pelvis and they are able to maintain a basic level of proprioceptive awareness?


QUESTION : The correct starting position for Backstroke on the long box is supine on the box
with the head near the footbar and the torso flexed and supported on the box, legs in table
top with the arms straight up and facing the ceiling. - CORRECT ANSWER False




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QUESTION : What are the elements of good flow programming when teaching group Pilates
classes? - CORRECT ANSWER Progressions, Transitions, Creative Sequencing



QUESTION : During Side Lying Legs in Straps Series, the spine should be in a neutral position. -
CORRECT ANSWER True



QUESTION : How is footwork on the jumpboard different. than footwork on the reformer? -
CORRECT ANSWER There is more surface area under the foot of the jumpboard
which elicits a reaction closer to real life than the footbar on the reformer



QUESTION : What is the safest way to complete the arm facing side series? - CORRECT
ANSWER Having the client sit on the carriage or long box



QUESTION : What are the major muscles emphasized in supine arms in straps series? -
CORRECT ANSWER Transverse abdominis for stabilization, hip flexors to hold legs in
place and latissimus dorsi & the long head of the tricep for arm movement



QUESTION : What is the most advanced variation of Bridge and why? - CORRECT
ANSWER Semi circle - it incorporates multiple variations of spinal articulations and
requires a client to have impeccable proprioceptive awareness



QUESTION : What are the four main muscles emphasized during footwork on the reformer? -
CORRECT ANSWER Transverse Abdominis, Contralateral Obliques, Glutes,
Hamstrings


QUESTION : Clients should always be in thoracic extension when jumping supine on the
jumpboard? - CORRECT ANSWER False




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QUESTION : Pick the correct list of possible matwork variations that could be taught on the
reformer with arms in straps. - CORRECT ANSWER Single leg stretch, Double leg
stretch, Lower and lift, Scissors, Helicopters, Criss-Cross, Frogs



QUESTION : How many springs should be on during Short Box Series? - CORRECT
ANSWER ALL springs



QUESTION : Pulling Straps Series develops posterior chain strength which beneficial for better
posture. - CORRECT ANSWER True (make sure that you always tell your clients the
"why" behind the move)


QUESTION : Footwork on the reformer shows the instructor key indicators of how the client's
functional patterns may have created misalignments - CORRECT ANSWER True



QUESTION : For a client who has valgus knees, what is the most effective positioning and prop
to use during footwork? - CORRECT ANSWER Feet parallel, Magic Circle at the
outside of the upper knee area


QUESTION : Pick the correct group of contraindications for articulation during Bridge on the
Reformer. - CORRECT ANSWER Pregnancy, hip replacements, slipped disc,
osteoporosis


QUESTION : Bridge variations on the Reformer strengthen the back muscles and posterior
chain overall. - CORRECT ANSWER True



QUESTION : The postural muscles are stabilizers during Presentation. - CORRECT
ANSWER True (Yes, the postural muscles keep the body from swaying during the
movement)


QUESTION : For Supine Arms in Straps series, the safest client progression would be in what
order? - CORRECT ANSWER Start with head down & legs in table top, then progress


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to thoracic flexion with arm movement, followed by maintaining thoracic flexion the entire
time and legs in extension.



QUESTION : Supine Arms in Straps Lower and Lift is done in which plane of motion? -
CORRECT ANSWER All planes



QUESTION : Full Teaser on the reformer is performed on the Short Box. - CORRECT
ANSWER False (Full Teaser should be done on the long box)



QUESTION : Why is Shave the head more advanced than Hug a Tree? - CORRECT
ANSWER It has back extension involved, which requires more upper body strength and
control



QUESTION : Which is the "best" way to transition? - CORRECT ANSWER Instructor
changes the springs while clients do a different move to distract them.


QUESTION : 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. - CORRECT
ANSWER True



QUESTION : After finding out that a client has a healthy back, you should always start their
spinal flexion in a hinge, NOT articulation - CORRECT ANSWER False



QUESTION : 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 - CORRECT ANSWER
False


QUESTION : The only way to make a move more difficult on the Reformer is by adding more
resistance. - CORRECT 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)


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