BALANCED BODY PILATES COMPREHENSIVE
EXAM | ALL QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS | ALREADY GRADED A+ | VERIFIED
ANSWERS | LATEST VERSION
List 2 differences between the abdominal curl with the ball behind the back
and abdominal curl with the ring in the hands ---------CORRECT ANSWER--
---------------1. abdominal curl with ball behind back facilitates and eases
trunk integration, helps with thoracic extension
2. ring in hands adds increased lever arm and causes more abdominal
work and upper body work
List 2 ways using the band for double leg kicks makes the exercise easier -
--------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------1. helps if you can't clasp your
arms behind your back
2. facilitates back extension
List 5 exercises on the roller that can be used to create dynamic stretching
sequences ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------hamstring stretch
psoas
adductor
abductor
piriformis
List 3 exercises using the band to enhance upper body strength ---------
CORRECT ANSWER-----------------rows
biceps curls
seated arm series
lat pulls
IR/ER
,What are the 9 principles of Pilates? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-------------
----•Breathing
•Balanced Muscle Development
•Centering
•Concentration
•Control
•Precision
•Whole Body Movement
•Relaxation
What are the precautions of The Hundred on the Reformer? ---------
CORRECT ANSWER-----------------•Low back, hip, & SI joint problems
•Neck and shoulder injuries
•Pregnancy (avoid after 16 weeks)
• Avoid with osteoporosis, active lumbar disc injuries, & sciatica
What is the purpose of the Hundred? ---------CORRECT ANSWER------------
-----•Teach lumbopelvic stability
•Strengthen abs and hip flexors
•Increase thoracic flexibility
•Learn to connect the arms with the core
What are the 4 positions of Feet in Straps? ---------CORRECT ANSWER----
-------------•Leg Lowers
•Scissors
•Circles
•Frogs
,What is the purpose of Feet in Straps? ---------CORRECT ANSWER----------
-------•Strengthen abs, hamstrings, adductors, deep hip external rotators,
glutes, & hip abductors
•Increase flexibility of the hamstrings, adductors, & hip flexors
•Develop balance in the hip musculature
What are the precautions for Feet in Straps? ---------CORRECT ANSWER--
---------------•Low back and SI problems
•Hip flexor injuries and hip arthritis
•Limited hamstring flexibility
•Pregnancy (elevate torso or avoid after 16 weeks)
What is the purpose of Knee Stretch? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------
------•Strengthens quads, hamstrings, and glutes
•Strengthens abs
•Increases pelvic and scapular stability
What are the precautions of Knee Stretch? ---------CORRECT ANSWER----
-------------•Shoulder, arm, and wrist injuries
•Low back or knee injuries
•Pregnancy ( caution with double knee Stretch after 16 weeks)
What are the springs for standing/side splits? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-
----------------Y to R
What is the purpose of standing/side splits? ---------CORRECT ANSWER---
--------------*Strengthen leg and hip muscles
•Improve balance and standing postural alignment
, What are the precautions of standing/side splits? ---------CORRECT
ANSWER-----------------•Knee injuries
•Balance problems
•SI joint problems
Pregnancy (caution after 16 weeks)
What are the 10 Pilates Movement Principles? ---------CORRECT
ANSWER-----------------•Breathing
•Lower Core Activation
•Neutral Spine (Finding The Optimum Starting Position(
•Ab strengthening
•Lumbopelvic Stability
•Strengthening and mobilizing the spine
•Shoulder stability and mobility
•Correcting alignment
•Release Work
*Stretching
What is the primary muscle of respiration? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----
------------The diaphragm
On the inhale what happens to the diaphragm? ---------CORRECT
ANSWER-----------------It contracts
What happens to the dome of the diaphragm during inhalation? ---------
CORRECT ANSWER-----------------It goes down toward the bottom of the rib
cage
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