Stott Pilates Comprehensive Matwork Exam Questions & Answers Rated A+

Warm up exercises name all (10) - ANSWER-Breathing, Imprint & release, hip release, spinal rotation, cat stretch, hip rolls, scapula Isolation, arm circles, head nods, elevation & depression of scapulae Ab Prep - ANSWER-Supine pelvis and spine neutral, knees flexed feet on mat, legs adducted or abducted hip-distance apart. Arms long by sides palms down, scapulae stabilized. Ab Prep rep & essence - ANSWER-5-10 reps TA to compress abdomen and stabilize lumbo-pelvic region, deep pelvic floor to aid in firing TA, RA and obliques concentrically to create thoracic flexion, eccentrically to control return down, scapular stabilizers Ab Prep Modification - ANSWER-hands behind head, hold fitness circle resistance ring, fitness circle between knees, arc barrel under knees, flex band under spine, arms crossed on chest, sponge or ball between knees Breast Stroke Preps - name all - ANSWER-1. Hands by shoulders 2. hands by hips 3. hands under forehead Breast stroke prep #1 Hands by shoulders - ANSWER-prone, neutral pelvis. arms bent hands by shoulders, palms down. scapulae stabilized, Legs extended along mat adducted or abducted hip distance apart parallel ankles plantar flexed toes gently pointed, inhale prepare, exhale - stabilize scapulae, lengthen and extend thoracic an cervical spine, allow ribs to open but bottom rib keeps contact with mat