BALANCED BODY REFORMER 1 MODULE TEST
2026 AND 2027 ULTIMATE SUCCESS PACK
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS AND VERIFIED
ANSWERS.
◎ (MP) When observing vertical alignment from the side, what key bony landmarks do
you want to line up with the plumb line of gravity? ANSWER:- Tip of earlobe, top of
shoulder, center of ribcage, high point of iliac crest, mid-point of the lateral side of the
knee, slightly in front of the lateral malleolus of the ankle
◎ (MP) What muscle imbalances are usually associated with thoracic kyphosis?
ANSWER:- Thoracic extensors and scapular stabilizers are weak and long, anterior
chest muscles are tight and short
◎ (MP) When training clients, what key factors are important to consider when planning
your exercise program? ANSWER:- Current fitness level, age, quality of motor control
and learning style
◎ (MP) The 80/20 rule in training applies to what philosophy? ANSWER:- When
training, 80% of a session is dedicated to refining skills the client has already learned,
and 20% to learning new skills
◎ (MP) What are the four elements of Trunk Integration? ANSWER:- Breathing, inner
unit, outer units, spinal mobility
◎ (MP) On an inhale, the diaphragm contracts and the dome moves ANSWER:-
Downward, drawing air in
◎ (MP) Inhaling generally helps to facilitate what spinal movement? ANSWER:-
Extension
◎ (MP) The inner unit or core includes what muscles? ANSWER:- Pelvic floor,
transverse abdominis, multifidi and diaphragm
◎ (MP) What foundational exercise(s) bring awareness to breath in relationship to the
transversus abdominis? ANSWER:- Fingertip abdominals and all fours abdominals
◎ (MP) In a normal healthy body, the inner unit of the core fires ANSWER:- Reflexively
in reaction to postural changes and load being placed on the spine, conciously when
needed for support, and to propel the body forward
, ◎ (MP) Supine exercises which teach lumbopelvic stability include ANSWER:-
Marching, Toe Taps, Dead Bug
◎ (MP) Which exercise is a good way to teach lumbopelvic stability in prone?
ANSWER:- Swimming
◎ (MP) A supine exercise which strengthens the hamstrings and glutes while training
stability in the oblique slings is ANSWER:- Bridge Marching
◎ (MP) The primary functions of the spine include ANSWER:- Force transference,
protection of the spinal cord and nerve roots, and movement
◎ (MP) What is the name of the 1st cervical vertebra? ANSWER:- Atlas
◎ (MP) The purpose of the Tail Wag and Seated Side Stretch is to facilitate and
enhance what spinal movements? ANSWER:- Lateral flexion
◎ (MP) Movements of the spine in the Saggital or "Wheel" plane include ANSWER:-
Flexion and extension
◎ (MP) The nucleus pulposis of the spine is ANSWER:- The soft, jelly like center of the
intervertebral disc
◎ (MP) When creating lower body training protocols, it is important to train all of the
following ANSWER:- Optimum leg alignment, balance joint range of motion and
muscular strength, and agility, balance and coordination
◎ (MP) Foot and ankle work, such as heel raises and jumping, work to ANSWER:-
Stabilize the ankle, strengthen the ankle, improve balance
◎ (MP) Without good range of motion on both sides of a joint, the muscles cannot work
correctly. For example, if the hip flexors are too tight, the hamstrings won't have enough
range to work well and strength gains will be difficult. This is an example of ANSWER:-
Reciprocal inhibition
◎ (MP) Which of the leg joints is a ball and socket joint? ANSWER:- Hip joint
◎ (MP) Marching with contralateral arm swings trains ANSWER:- Counter rotation of
the torso and pelvis with leg and arm movements
◎ (MP) What powerful lower body exercises build balanced strength in the legs and
hips? ANSWER:- Squats and lunges
◎ (MP) Movements of the glenohumeral joint include ANSWER:- flexion and extension,
abduction and adduction, and medial and lateral rotation
2026 AND 2027 ULTIMATE SUCCESS PACK
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS AND VERIFIED
ANSWERS.
◎ (MP) When observing vertical alignment from the side, what key bony landmarks do
you want to line up with the plumb line of gravity? ANSWER:- Tip of earlobe, top of
shoulder, center of ribcage, high point of iliac crest, mid-point of the lateral side of the
knee, slightly in front of the lateral malleolus of the ankle
◎ (MP) What muscle imbalances are usually associated with thoracic kyphosis?
ANSWER:- Thoracic extensors and scapular stabilizers are weak and long, anterior
chest muscles are tight and short
◎ (MP) When training clients, what key factors are important to consider when planning
your exercise program? ANSWER:- Current fitness level, age, quality of motor control
and learning style
◎ (MP) The 80/20 rule in training applies to what philosophy? ANSWER:- When
training, 80% of a session is dedicated to refining skills the client has already learned,
and 20% to learning new skills
◎ (MP) What are the four elements of Trunk Integration? ANSWER:- Breathing, inner
unit, outer units, spinal mobility
◎ (MP) On an inhale, the diaphragm contracts and the dome moves ANSWER:-
Downward, drawing air in
◎ (MP) Inhaling generally helps to facilitate what spinal movement? ANSWER:-
Extension
◎ (MP) The inner unit or core includes what muscles? ANSWER:- Pelvic floor,
transverse abdominis, multifidi and diaphragm
◎ (MP) What foundational exercise(s) bring awareness to breath in relationship to the
transversus abdominis? ANSWER:- Fingertip abdominals and all fours abdominals
◎ (MP) In a normal healthy body, the inner unit of the core fires ANSWER:- Reflexively
in reaction to postural changes and load being placed on the spine, conciously when
needed for support, and to propel the body forward
, ◎ (MP) Supine exercises which teach lumbopelvic stability include ANSWER:-
Marching, Toe Taps, Dead Bug
◎ (MP) Which exercise is a good way to teach lumbopelvic stability in prone?
ANSWER:- Swimming
◎ (MP) A supine exercise which strengthens the hamstrings and glutes while training
stability in the oblique slings is ANSWER:- Bridge Marching
◎ (MP) The primary functions of the spine include ANSWER:- Force transference,
protection of the spinal cord and nerve roots, and movement
◎ (MP) What is the name of the 1st cervical vertebra? ANSWER:- Atlas
◎ (MP) The purpose of the Tail Wag and Seated Side Stretch is to facilitate and
enhance what spinal movements? ANSWER:- Lateral flexion
◎ (MP) Movements of the spine in the Saggital or "Wheel" plane include ANSWER:-
Flexion and extension
◎ (MP) The nucleus pulposis of the spine is ANSWER:- The soft, jelly like center of the
intervertebral disc
◎ (MP) When creating lower body training protocols, it is important to train all of the
following ANSWER:- Optimum leg alignment, balance joint range of motion and
muscular strength, and agility, balance and coordination
◎ (MP) Foot and ankle work, such as heel raises and jumping, work to ANSWER:-
Stabilize the ankle, strengthen the ankle, improve balance
◎ (MP) Without good range of motion on both sides of a joint, the muscles cannot work
correctly. For example, if the hip flexors are too tight, the hamstrings won't have enough
range to work well and strength gains will be difficult. This is an example of ANSWER:-
Reciprocal inhibition
◎ (MP) Which of the leg joints is a ball and socket joint? ANSWER:- Hip joint
◎ (MP) Marching with contralateral arm swings trains ANSWER:- Counter rotation of
the torso and pelvis with leg and arm movements
◎ (MP) What powerful lower body exercises build balanced strength in the legs and
hips? ANSWER:- Squats and lunges
◎ (MP) Movements of the glenohumeral joint include ANSWER:- flexion and extension,
abduction and adduction, and medial and lateral rotation
