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Club Pilates Written Exam Version 1 (Latest 2026/2027 Update) Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct| Grade A
Club Pilates Written Exam Version 1 (Latest
2026/2027 Update) Questions and Verified
Answers| 100% Correct| Grade A
Q: What is the safest way to complete the arm facing side series?
Answer:
Having the client sit on the carriage or long box
Q: What are the major muscles emphasized in supine arms in straps series?
Answer:
Transverse abdominis for stabilization, hip flexors to hold legs in place and latissimus dorsi &
the long head of the tricep for arm movement
Q: What is the most advanced variation of Bridge and why?
Answer:
Semi circle - it incorporates multiple variations of spinal articulations and requires a client to
have impeccable proprioceptive awareness
Q: What are the four main muscles emphasized during footwork on the reformer?
Answer:
Transverse Abdominis, Contralateral Obliques, Glutes, Hamstrings
Q: Clients should always be in thoracic extension when jumping supine on the jumpboard?
Answer:
False
Q: Pick the correct list of possible matwork variations that could be taught on the reformer with
arms in straps.
Answer:
Single leg stretch, Double leg stretch, Lower and lift, Scissors, Helicopters, Criss-Cross, Frogs
Q: How many springs should be on during Short Box Series?
Answer:
ALL springs
Q: Pulling Straps Series develops posterior chain strength which beneficial for better posture.
Answer:
True (make sure that you always tell your clients the "why" behind the move)
Q: Footwork on the reformer shows the instructor key indicators of how the client's functional
patterns may have created misalignments
Answer:
True
Q: For a client who has valgus knees, what is the most effective positioning and prop to use
during footwork?
Answer:
Feet parallel, Magic Circle at the outside of the upper knee area
Q: Pick the correct group of contraindications for articulation during Bridge on the Reformer.
Answer:
Pregnancy, hip replacements, slipped disc, osteoporosis
Q: Bridge variations on the Reformer strengthen the back muscles and posterior chain overall.
Answer:
True
Q: The postural muscles are stabilizers during Presentation.
Answer:
True (Yes, the postural muscles keep the body from swaying during the movement)
Q: For Supine Arms in Straps series, the safest client progression would be in what order?
Answer:
Start with head down & legs in table top, then progress to thoracic flexion with arm movement,
followed by maintaining thoracic flexion the entire time and legs in extension.
Q: Supine Arms in Straps Lower and Lift is done in which plane of motion?
Answer:
All planes
Q: Full Teaser on the reformer is performed on the Short Box.
Answer:
False (Full Teaser should be done on the long box)
Q: Why is Shave the head more advanced than Hug a Tree?
Answer:
It has back extension involved, which requires more upper body strength and control
Q: Which is the "best" way to transition?
Answer:
Instructor changes the springs while clients do a different move to distract them.
Q: 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.
Answer:
True
Q: After finding out that a client has a healthy back, you should always start their spinal flexion
in a hinge, NOT articulation
Answer:
False
Q: 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
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