Practice Exam

1. Which of the three planes of motion describe dividing the body into top and bottom?





2. Which of these are fundamental Pilates principles?





3. An example of an upper body exercise is the Spine Twist.



4. If the hip adductor is the prime mover in an exercise, what is the antagonist?





5. What are some benefits to flexibility?





6. The single leg stretch is a core exercise.



7. Biceps are a primary mover (agonist) in a bicep curl. What is the antagonist muscle?





8. Poor posture has an impact on the biomechanics of the body.



9. What are some important exercise direction cues with the Hundred?





10. What are some benefits of Pilates?






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