{"id":131558,"date":"2024-01-15T16:36:33","date_gmt":"2024-01-15T16:36:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/learnexams.com\/blog\/?p=131558"},"modified":"2024-01-15T16:36:35","modified_gmt":"2024-01-15T16:36:35","slug":"basi-pilates-written-exam-latest-2024-2025-update-questions-and-verified-answers-100-correct-grade-a","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.learnexams.com\/blog\/2024\/01\/15\/basi-pilates-written-exam-latest-2024-2025-update-questions-and-verified-answers-100-correct-grade-a\/","title":{"rendered":"BASI Pilates Written Exam (Latest 2024\/ 2025 Update) Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct| Grade A"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>BASI Pilates Written Exam (Latest 2024\/ 2025 Update) Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct| Grade A<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>BASI Pilates Written Exam (Latest 2024\/<br>2025 Update) Questions and Verified<br>Answers| 100% Correct| Grade A<br>Q: What are the benefits of breathing in Pilates?<br>Answer:<br>-oxygenates blood<br>-improve circulation<br>-calm the mind and body<br>-encourage concentration<br>-recruit the appropriate muscles for the movements<br>-provide an &#8216;inner&#8217; rhythm for the movements<br>Q: What happens during the breathing cycle?<br>Answer:<br>inhale- diaphragm lowers and enlarges cavity. pressure inside the lungs is lower than the<br>pressure outside<br>exhale- diaphragm relaxes and decreases volume of cavity. increases pressure of the lungs and<br>equalizes the pressure to the outside (air is forced out)<br>Q: How much of the respiratory effort is the diaphragm responsible for?<br>Answer:<br>75%<br>Q: What kind of breathing does Pilates use? and why?<br>Answer:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>lateral breathing of &#8220;intercostal breathing&#8221;. it maintains ab contraction while performing<br>exercises during inhalation.<br>Q: What is shaped breathing?<br>Answer:<br>using breathing patterns<br>Q: What is Muscle Focus?<br>Answer:<br>the muscle or group of muscles that is the primary focus of the exercise<br>Q: What are Objectives?<br>Answer:<br>the objective describes the action of the muscle being used. although there may be one muscle<br>focus, there could be many objectives.<br>Q: What are the Cues?<br>Answer:<br>Cues are the actual execution of the exercise. precision provides results. Cue is to communicate<br>which leads to good understanding which leads to success<br>Q: What are Movers?<br>Answer:<br>generating or controlling movement<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Q: What are the Antagonists?<br>Answer:<br>actions oposite to movers<br>Q: What are the Synergists?<br>Answer:<br>neutralizes undesired actions of movers<br>Q: What are the Stabilizers?<br>Answer:<br>muscles that hold body parts still<br>Q: What is BASI&#8217;s SIM?<br>Answer:<br>Stabilizer- stabilize the body<br>Initiator- initial cue or focus of movement<br>Mover- move part of the body<br>Q: What do you engage first before the movement takes place (SIM)?<br>Answer:<br>Initiators (it is understood as the mind part of the movement), the initiator will in fact be either a<br>stabilizer or a mover<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Q: What do you think about during an execution of movement (SIM)?<br>Answer:<br>stabilizers to promote efficient movement<br>Q: Pelvic Curl<br>BLOCK<br>BREATH<br>MUSCLE FOCUS<br>OBJECTIVES<br>CUES<br>Answer:<br>BLOCK -Foundation<br>BREATH -inhale hold at top, move on exhale<br>MUSCLE FOCUS- abs, hamstrings<br>OBJECTIVES- spinal articulation, hamstring control, pevlic lumbar stabilization<br>CUES- neutral pelvis, maintain lumbar flexion<br>Q: Spine Twist Supine<br>BLOCK<br>BREATH<br>MUSCLE FOCUS<br>OBJECTIVES<br>CUES<br>Answer:<br>BLOCK- Foundation<br>BREATH- exhale when legs come back to SP<br>MUSCLE FOCUS- abdominals<br>OBJECTIVES- spinal rotation, pelvic lumbar stabilzation, ab control (obliques)<br>CUES- shoulders relaxed, scapula on mat, avoid hyperlordosis<br>Q: Chest Lift<br>BLOCK<br>BREATH<br>Powered by <a href=\"https:\/\/learnexams.com\/search\/study?query=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/learnexams.com\/search\/study?query=<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When and where was Joseph Pilates born?<br>Dusseldorf, Germany, 1883<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What did Pilates do in England?<br>Worked was a war camp with rehab for sick and disabled<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When did he come to America?<br>Came to NYC in 1926<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What is controlology?<br>When stabilizing muscle groups are encouraged to work isometrically to maintain correct positioning and alignment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What are the 10 principles of Pilates?<br>Awareness<br>Balance<br>Breath<br>Concentration<br>Center<br>Control<br>Efficiency<br>Flow<br>Precision<br>Harmony<br>(all bad bitches can call Christy especially for precision and harmony)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When are you in neutral pelvis?<br>When the ASIS and pubic symphysis is on the same horizontal plane and two ASIS are on the same transverse plane<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Can the spine be neutral when the pelvis is not?<br>When the spine is in neutral the pelvis must be neutral, however, the pelvis may be neutral when the spine is not<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What are the pros of using a neutral pelvis?<br>encourages muscular development and correct muscle recruitment<br>teaches efficient posture and ideal alignment<br>pelvis alignment influences body segments above and below it<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What are the benefits of breathing in Pilates?<br>-oxygenates blood<br>-improve circulation<br>-calm the mind and body<br>-encourage concentration<br>-recruit the appropriate muscles for the movements<br>-provide an &#8216;inner&#8217; rhythm for the movements<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What happens during the breathing cycle?<br>inhale- diaphragm lowers and enlarges cavity. pressure inside the lungs is lower than the pressure outside<br>exhale- diaphragm relaxes and decreases volume of cavity. increases pressure of the lungs and equalizes the pressure to the outside (air is forced out)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>How much of the respiratory effort is the diaphragm responsible for?<br>75%<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What kind of breathing does Pilates use? and why?<br>lateral breathing of &#8220;intercostal breathing&#8221;. it maintains ab contraction while performing exercises during inhalation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What is shaped breathing?<br>using breathing patterns<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What is Muscle Focus?<br>the muscle or group of muscles that is the primary focus of the exercise<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What are Objectives?<br>the objective describes the action of the muscle being used. although there may be one muscle focus, there could be many objectives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What are the Cues?<br>Cues are the actual execution of the exercise. precision provides results. Cue is to communicate which leads to good understanding which leads to success<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What are Movers?<br>generating or controlling movement<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What are the Antagonists?<br>actions oposite to movers<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What are the Synergists?<br>neutralizes undesired actions of movers<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What are the Stabilizers?<br>muscles that hold body parts still<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What is BASI&#8217;s SIM?<br>Stabilizer- stabilize the body<br>Initiator- initial cue or focus of movement<br>Mover- move part of the body<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What do you engage first before the movement takes place (SIM)?<br>Initiators (it is understood as the mind part of the movement), the initiator will in fact be either a stabilizer or a mover<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What do you think about during an execution of movement (SIM)?<br>stabilizers to promote efficient movement<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Pelvic Curl<br>BLOCK<br>BREATH<br>MUSCLE FOCUS<br>OBJECTIVES<br>CUES<br>BLOCK -Foundation<br>BREATH -inhale hold at top, move on exhale<br>MUSCLE FOCUS- abs, hamstrings<br>OBJECTIVES- spinal articulation, hamstring control, pevlic lumbar stabilization<br>CUES- neutral pelvis, maintain lumbar flexion<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Spine Twist Supine<br>BLOCK<br>BREATH<br>MUSCLE FOCUS<br>OBJECTIVES<br>CUES<br>BLOCK- Foundation<br>BREATH- exhale when legs come back to SP<br>MUSCLE FOCUS- abdominals<br>OBJECTIVES- spinal rotation, pelvic lumbar stabilzation, ab control (obliques)<br>CUES- shoulders relaxed, scapula on mat, avoid hyperlordosis<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Chest Lift<br>BLOCK<br>BREATH<br>MUSCLE FOCUS<br>OBJECTIVES<br>CUES<br>BLOCK- Foundation<br>BREATH- hold inhale at top<br>MUSCLE FOCUS- abdominals<br>OBJECTIVES- ab strength, pelvic stability<br>CUES- no tucking pelvis, engage adductors throughout, keep head aligned with spine<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Chest Lift with Rotation<br>BLOCK<br>BREATH<br>MUSCLE FOCUS<br>OBJECTIVES<br>CUES<br>BLOCK- Foundation<br>BREATH- rotate as exhale, inhale return<br>MUSCLE FOCUS- abdominals (oblique)<br>OBJECTIVES- ab strength, pevlis stability<br>CUES- keep pelvis stable, avoid lateral flexion, move head\/shoulders\/chest together, maintain trunk height consistent<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Leg Lifts\/Leg Changes<br>BLOCK<br>BREATH<br>MUSCLE FOCUS<br>OBJECTIVES<br>CUES<br>BLOCK- Foundation<br>BREATH- Exhale leg lift<br>MUSCLE FOCUS- Abdominals<br>OBJECTIVES- Pelvic lumbar stabilization, hip disassociation<br>CUES- no hyperlordosis, keep shoulders relaxed, keep angle of knee 90 degrees<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hundred Prep<br>BLOCK<br>BREATH<br>MUSCLE FOCUS<br>OBJECTIVES<br>CUES<br>BLOCK- Abdominal Work<br>BREATH- exhale up<br>MUSCLE FOCUS- abs<br>OBJECTIVES- ab strength, trunk stabilization<br>CUES- avoid hyperlordosis, neck tension and bulging abs<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Roll Up<br>BLOCK<br>BREATH<br>MUSCLE FOCUS<br>OBJECTIVES<br>CUES<br>BLOCK- Ab work<br>BREATH- *special<br>MUSCLE FOCUS- abs<br>OBJECTIVES- ab strength, spinal mobility and stability<br>CUES- maintain C curve through roll, pause with shoulders over hips, keep head aligned with spine<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Leg Circles<br>BLOCK<br>BREATH<br>MUSCLE FOCUS<br>OBJECTIVES<br>CUES<br>BLOCK- Foundation<br>BREATH- exhale down and around<br>MUSCLE FOCUS- abs<br>OBJECTIVES- pelvis lumbar stabilzation, hip disassociation and mobilization<br>CUES- shoulders relaxed, fluid movement, keep circle within range of control<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Rolling (Like-A-Ball)<br>BLOCK<br>BREATH<br>MUSCLE FOCUS<br>OBJECTIVES<br>CUES<br>BLOCK- Spinal Articulation<br>BREATH- Inhale roll back<br>MUSCLE FOCUS- Abs<br>OBJECTIVES- trunk stabilization, shoulder stabilization<br>CUES- fluid movement, keep ball shape consistent, dont bury head between knees<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Spine Stretch<br>BLOCK<br>BREATH<br>MUSCLE FOCUS<br>OBJECTIVES<br>CUES<br>BLOCK- Spinal Articulation<br>BREATH- inhale nothing, exhale down, inhale pause, exhale up<br>MUSCLE FOCUS- abdominals, back extensors<br>OBJECTIVES- spinal articulation, trunk stabilization, hamstring stretch<br>CUES- flex toes, maintain scapular stabilization, articulate spine as if rolling up and down a wall<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Side Lifts<br>BLOCK<br>BREATH<br>MUSCLE FOCUS<br>OBJECTIVES<br>CUES<br>BLOCK- Lateral Flexion\/Rotation<br>BREATH- exhale lift legs<br>MUSCLE FOCUS- abdominals (obliques)<br>OBJECTIVES- lateral flexor strength, trunk stabilization<br>CUES- bias toward abs, keep legs slightly forward, no lower back extensors<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Back Extension<br>BLOCK<br>BREATH<br>MUSCLE FOCUS<br>OBJECTIVES<br>CUES<br>BLOCK- Back extension<br>BREATH- inhale lift back<br>MUSCLE FOCUS- back extensors<br>OBJECTIVES- back extensor strength<br>CUES- keep head aligned with spine, legs together and relaxed, maintain ab support throughout<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Rest Position<br>BLOCK<br>BREATH<br>MUSCLE FOCUS<br>OBJECTIVES<br>CUES<br>BLOCK- Foundation<br>BREATH- free<br>MUSCLE FOCUS- relaxation of lower back<br>OBJECTIVES- relax, stretch lumbar spine<br>CUES- allow pelvis to sink to heels, visualize lumbar opening out, breathe fully and relax deeper with each breath<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hundred<br>BLOCK<br>BREATH<br>MUSCLE FOCUS<br>OBJECTIVES<br>CUES<br>BLOCK- Abdominal Work<br>BREATH- exhale (5 pumps) inhale (5 pumps)<br>MUSCLE FOCUS- abs<br>OBJECTIVES- abdominal strength, trunk stabilization<br>CUES- deep long breaths, arm pumps stay small, avoid hyperlordosis, neck tension, and bulging abs<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Double Leg Stretch<br>BLOCK<br>BREATH<br>MUSCLE FOCUS<br>OBJECTIVES<br>CUES<br>BLOCK- Abdominal Work<br>BREATH- exhale when arms come around to grab knees<br>MUSCLE FOCUS- abs<br>OBJECTIVES- ab strength, trunk stabilization<br>CUES- head aligned with spine, stable pelvis, reach arms back as far as possible<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Single Leg Stretch<br>BLOCK<br>BREATH<br>MUSCLE FOCUS<br>OBJECTIVES<br>CUES<br>BLOCK- abs<br>BREATH- inhale switch legs<br>MUSCLE FOCUS- abs<br>OBJECTIVES- ab strength, trunk stabilization<br>CUES- stable position of body, feet same height throughout, shin of bent leg parallel to mat<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Criss Cross<br>BLOCK<br>BREATH<br>MUSCLE FOCUS<br>OBJECTIVES<br>CUES<br>BLOCK- Abs<br>BREATH- exhale rotate<br>MUSCLE FOCUS- ab strength<br>OBJECTIVES- ab strength, trunk stabilization<br>CUES- keep elbows wide, rotate through waist no lateral flexion, same leg placement as single leg stretch<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Saw<br>BLOCK<br>BREATH<br>MUSCLE FOCUS<br>OBJECTIVES<br>CUES<br>BLOCK- Lateral flexion, rotation<br>BREATH- special*<br>MUSCLE FOCUS- Hamstrings<br>OBJECTIVES- hamstring stretch, back extensor control, oblique control<br>CUES- rotate around longitudinal axis, keep head facing leg when reaching forward<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Spine Twist<br>BLOCK<br>BREATH<br>MUSCLE FOCUS<br>OBJECTIVES<br>CUES<br>BLOCK- Lateral flexion, rotation<br>BREATH- exhale (2 pumps)<br>MUSCLE FOCUS- obliques<br>OBJECTIVES- trunk mobility, extensor control, oblique control<br>CUES- pelvis and legs still, move head and arms as one unit, initiate movement from waist and not shoulders<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Corkscrew<br>BLOCK<br>BREATH<br>MUSCLE FOCUS<br>OBJECTIVES<br>CUES<br>BLOCK- lateral flexion, rotation<br>BREATH- exhale circle down and up<br>MUSCLE FOCUS- abs<br>OBJECTIVES- hip flexor control, ab strength<br>CUES- feet together and aligned, initiate movementd from waist, bend knees if strain on hip flexors<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Single Leg Kick<br>BLOCK<br>BREATH<br>MUSCLE FOCUS<br>OBJECTIVES<br>CUES<br>BLOCK- back extension<br>BREATH- exhale (2 pulses) inhale (2 pulses)<br>MUSCLE FOCUS- Hamstrings<br>OBJECTIVES- hamstring stretch, upper back extensor strength<br>CUES- scapular depression, both legs off mat throughout, pubic symphysis lifting upward<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Cat Stretch<br>BLOCK<br>BREATH<br>MUSCLE FOCUS<br>OBJECTIVES<br>CUES<br>BLOCK- back extension<br>BREATH- inhale extend spine<br>MUSCLE FOCUS- abs, upper back extensors<br>OBJECTIVES- ab control, back extensor strength, lumbar spine stretch<br>CUES- flexion in lumbar spine, extension in thoracic spine, scapular depression throughout<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Front support<br>BLOCK<br>BREATH<br>MUSCLE FOCUS<br>OBJECTIVES<br>CUES<br>BLOCK- Bridging<br>BREATH- exhale bend on knee<br>MUSCLE FOCUS- abs, scapular stabilizers<br>OBJECTIVES- trunk stabilization, scapular stabilization<br>CUES- no hyperlordosis, scapular stabilization throughout, keep body in straight line from head to toes<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Back support<br>BLOCK<br>BREATH<br>MUSCLE FOCUS<br>OBJECTIVES<br>CUES<br>BLOCK- bridging<br>BREATH- exhale up<br>MUSCLE FOCUS- shoulder extensors, hip extensors<br>OBJECTIVES- trunk stabilization, shoulder extensor strength, hip extensor strength<br>CUES- no flaring ribs, hinge at hips, face fingers out to the sides or make fist if wrists hurt<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Seal Puppy<br>BLOCK<br>BREATH<br>MUSCLE FOCUS<br>OBJECTIVES<br>CUES<br>BLOCK- Spinal Articulation<br>BREATH- inhale back<br>MUSCLE FOCUS- abs<br>OBJECTIVES- trunk stabilization and control, hip joint stretch<br>CUES- focus eyes forward, keep shoulders relaxed, maintain consistent curve of spine<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hamstring Pull 1<br>BLOCK<br>BREATH<br>MUSCLE FOCUS<br>OBJECTIVES<br>CUES<br>BLOCK- abs<br>BREATH- exhale reach leg (2 pulses)<br>MUSCLE FOCUS- abs<br>OBJECTIVES- lumbar stability, ab strength, hamstring stretch<br>CUES- no pulling leg, stable trunk as leg changes, anchor bottom leg on mat without pulses<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Roll over<br>BLOCK<br>BREATH<br>MUSCLE FOCUS<br>OBJECTIVES<br>CUES<br>BLOCK- spinal articulation<br>BREATH- special*<br>MUSCLE FOCUS- abs<br>OBJECTIVES- spinal articualtion, lower back strength, hamstring stretch<br>CUES- avoid using momentum, maintain 90 degree angle in hip joint during roll over, maintain spinal flexion when rolling over and back down<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Open Leg Rocker<br>BLOCK<br>BREATH<br>MUSCLE FOCUS<br>OBJECTIVES<br>CUES<br>BLOCK- spinal articualtion<br>BREATH- exhale back<br>MUSCLE FOCUS- abs<br>OBJECTIVES- trunk stabilization, back extensor strength, spinal articualtion<br>CUES- keep arms straight, roll down comes from flexion of lumbar spine, utilize back extension to complete movement<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Shoulder Bridge Prep<br>BLOCK<br>BREATH<br>MUSCLE FOCUS<br>OBJECTIVES<br>CUES<br>BLOCK- Bridging<br>BREATH- exhale lift leg<br>MUSCLE FOCUS- abs, hamstrings<br>OBJECTIVES- hamstring strength, pevlic lumbar stabilization, hip disassociation<br>CUES- avoid splaying legs, 90 degree of leg, maintain hip extension of supporting leg<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Side Kick<br>BLOCK<br>BREATH<br>MUSCLE FOCUS<br>OBJECTIVES<br>CUES<br>BLOCK- Latera flexion\/roation<br>BREATH- exhale front (2 pulses), inhale back (2)<br>MUSCLE FOCUS- abs, back extensors<br>OBJECTIVES- trunk stabilization, hip flexor and extensor control and strength<br>CUES- neutral pelvis, no sinking in shoulder<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Double Leg Kick<br>BLOCK<br>BREATH<br>MUSCLE FOCUS<br>OBJECTIVES<br>CUES<br>BLOCK- Back Extension<br>BREATH- exhale (3 pulses), inhale back extension<br>MUSCLE FOCUS- back extensors<br>OBJECTIVES- hamstring control, scapular stabilization, back extensor strength<br>CUES- turn head to different sides, elbows to mat during down phase, knees lifted slightly throughout<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Swimming<br>BLOCK<br>BREATH<br>MUSCLE FOCUS<br>OBJECTIVES<br>CUES<br>BLOCK- back extension<br>BREATH- inhale first<br>MUSCLE FOCUS- back extensors<br>OBJECTIVES- trunk stabilization, shoulder flexor strength, hip extensor strength<br>CUES- avoid shoulder elevation, maintain trunk stabilization, focus on cross-pattern coordination<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Rocking Prep<br>BLOCK<br>BREATH<br>MUSCLE FOCUS<br>OBJECTIVES<br>CUES<br>BLOCK- back extension<br>BREATH- inhale lift<br>MUSCLE FOCUS- back extensors<br>OBJECTIVES- hip flexor strength, hip extensor control, back extensor strength<br>CUES- reach feet toward ceiling, keep head aligned with spine, extend back and stretch chest and same time<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Leg Pull Front<br>BLOCK<br>BREATH<br>MUSCLE FOCUS<br>OBJECTIVES<br>CUES<br>BLOCK- bridging<br>BREATH- exhale lift leg<br>MUSCLE FOCUS- hip extensors<br>OBJECTIVES- hip extensor control, upper body strength, scapular stabilization<br>CUES- maintain pointed foot, scapular stabilization, keep plank position, neutral pelvis<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Leg Pull Back<br>BLOCK<br>BREATH<br>MUSCLE FOCUS<br>OBJECTIVES<br>CUES<br>BLOCK- Bridging<br>BREATH- exhale lift<br>MUSCLE FOCUS- hip extensors, shoulder extensors<br>OBJECTIVES- trunk stabilization, hip extensor strength, shoulder extensor strength<br>CUES- back extensors engaged, head aligned with spine, hinge at hip joint<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Teaser Prep<br>BLOCK<br>BREATH<br>MUSCLE FOCUS<br>OBJECTIVES<br>CUES<br>BLOCK- Ab work<br>BREATH- inhale roll up**<br>MUSCLE FOCUS- abs, back extensors<br>OBJECTIVES- ab strength, back extensor strength, prep for teasers<br>CUES- utalize back extensors, articulate spine during roll up and down, initiate roll up and down with lumbar flexion<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hamstring Pull 2<br>BLOCK<br>BREATH<br>MUSCLE FOCUS<br>OBJECTIVES<br>CUES<br>BLOCK- ab work<br>BREATH- ehale (2 pulses)<br>MUSCLE FOCUS- abs<br>OBJECTIVES- trunk stabilization, ab strength, pelvic lumbar stabilization<br>CUES- shoulders relaxed, anchor bottom leg to mat, stable trunk during leg change<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hamstring Pull 3<br>BLOCK<br>BREATH<br>MUSCLE FOCUS<br>OBJECTIVES<br>CUES<br>BLOCK- abs<br>BREATH- exhale rotate (2 pulses)<br>MUSCLE FOCUS- abs (oblique)<br>OBJECTIVES- pelvic stabilization, ab strength<br>CUES- elbows wide, anchor bottom leg to mat, stability of trunk<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Shoulder Bridge<br>BLOCK<br>BREATH<br>MUSCLE FOCUS<br>OBJECTIVES<br>CUES<br>BLOCK- bridging<br>BREATH- exhale leg lowers<br>MUSCLE FOCUS- abs, hamstrings<br>OBJECTIVES- lumbar stabilization, hamstring and back strength, hip flexor control and strength<br>CUES- stretch back of straight leg, consistent height of pelvis<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Control Balance<br>BLOCK<br>BREATH<br>MUSCLE FOCUS<br>OBJECTIVES<br>CUES<br>BLOCK- spinal articulation<br>BREATH- exhale pulse inhale switch<br>MUSCLE FOCUS- hip extensors<br>OBJECTIVES- hip flexor stretch, trunk stabilization, hip extensor control<br>CUES- weight on shoulder girdle, minimize weight on cervical spine, keep pelvis and trunk still as legs change<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Jack Knife<br>BLOCK<br>BREATH<br>MUSCLE FOCUS<br>OBJECTIVES<br>CUES<br>BLOCK- bridging<br>BREATH- special**<br>MUSCLE FOCUS- abs, hip extensors<br>OBJECTIVES- spinal articulation, ab control, hip extensor strength<br>CUES- roll down with feet opposite face, control spinal flexion when rolling over and down, use hip shoulder and back extensors to achieve vertical position<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Circles Prep<br>BLOCK<br>BREATH<br>MUSCLE FOCUS<br>OBJECTIVES<br>CUES<br>BLOCK- lateral flexion, rotation<br>BREATH- exhale down and around<br>MUSCLE FOCUS- abs, back extensors<br>OBJECTIVES- ab strength, hip flexor control<br>CUES- keep shoulder girdle still, no hyperextension of lumbar spine, shift pelvis and legs together as one unit<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Side Kick Kneeling<br>BLOCK<br>BREATH<br>MUSCLE FOCUS<br>OBJECTIVES<br>CUES<br>BLOCK- Lateral flexion, rotation<br>BREATH- exhale front (2 pulses), inhale back (2)<br>MUSCLE FOCUS- hip abductors, shoulder stabilizers<br>OBJECTIVES- trunk stabilization, hip flexor control and stretch, hip extensor control and stretch<br>CUES- no sinking into shoulder, maintain trunk and pelvic stabilization, keep height of swinging leg<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Side Bend<br>BLOCK<br>BREATH<br>MUSCLE FOCUS<br>OBJECTIVES<br>CUES<br>BLOCK- Lateral flexion\/rotation<br>BREATH-special*<br>MUSCLE FOCUS- oblique abs<br>OBJECTIVES- oblique strength, oblique stretch, shoulder strength and stabilization<br>CUES- legs together, no thrusting ribs, maximize activation of later flexors<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Swan Dive Prep<br>BLOCK<br>BREATH<br>MUSCLE FOCUS<br>OBJECTIVES<br>CUES<br>BLOCK- back extension<br>BREATH- inhale up<br>MUSCLE FOCUS- back extensors<br>OBJECTIVES- ab control, back extensor strength, hip extensor control<br>CUES- hold body at arch shape, maintain elbow contact with mat, keep elbows close to sides of body<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Teaser 1<br>BLOCK<br>BREATH<br>MUSCLE FOCUS<br>OBJECTIVES<br>CUES<br>BLOCK- Abs<br>BREATH- exhale roll down, inhale roll up<br>MUSCLE FOCUS- abs, back extensors<br>OBJECTIVES- ab strength, back extensor strength, hip flexor control<br>CUES- legs at consistent angle throughout, articulate through spine initating with lumbar flexion<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Neck Pull<br>BLOCK<br>BREATH<br>MUSCLE FOCUS<br>OBJECTIVES<br>CUES<br>BLOCK- ab work<br>BREATH-same as roll up (but with hinge back)<br>MUSCLE FOCUS- abs<br>OBJECTIVES- hamstring stretch, ab strength, back extensor control<br>CUES- keep elbows wide, hinge back keeping extensors engaged prior to rolling down<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What are the two muscles that researchers have singled out as having the most profound effect on stabilization and the prevention of back pain?<br>transverse abdominus and the 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