Pilates Anatomy Quiz

What needs to be stabilized for Pilates exercises?

Pelvis and Lumbar spine

Diaphram

At the top of inner core, domed wall of muscle that is under the ribcage

Pelvic Floor

Inner core, muscles that line the pelvis

Transversus Abdominis (TA)

Inner core, deepest abdominal muscles

Multifidus

Inner core, deepest low back muscles, thread into lumbar spine

External oblique & Internal oblique

Front of outer core, crisscross like shoelaces on top of TA

Inner Thigh (adductors)

Front of outer core

Latissimus dorsi

Back of outer core, Lats

Gluteus Maximus

Back of outer core, glutes/butt muscles

Outer Thigh (abductors)

Back of outer core

Pilates Breathing

1. Breathe in

2. Stabilize & Mobilize

3. Breathe out while doing the work

Neutral Spine

Natural resting space of spine, curved to support walking

Imprinting

Belly button to the spine, helps stabilize for pilates