Basic Positions

Question 1

Enumerate the Basic Positions where most exercises begin

Answer 1

1. Standing Position
2. Sitting Position
3. Lying Position
4. Arms Support Position
5. Four-Bases Support
6. Hands Position

Question 2

The feet are about one inch apart, toes pointing forward and arms on side.

Answer 2

Feet Parallel or Feet Together

Question 3

The feet are apart for about 12 in or more. The weight of the body is on both sides, and both are at the sides or on the waist.

Answer 3

Stride Position

Question 4

Bend on one knee, the other leg remains straight, but weight is on both feet and hands on hips.

Answer 4

Lunge

Question 5

Feet together and flat on the floor, bend both knees about 45 degrees angle, body erect and hands on hips.

Answer 5

Half-Knee Bend

Question 6

The knees are fully bent and sit on the heels. The weight of the body is on the balls of the feet and hands on waist.

Answer 6

Full-Knee Bend

Question 7

Enumerate the Standing Positions

Answer 7

1. Feet Parallel/Feet Together
2. Stride Position
3. Lunge
4. Half-Knee Bend
5. Full-Knee Bend

Question 8

Enumerate the Sitting Positions

Answer 8

1. Long Sitting
2. Hook Sitting
3. Frog or Tailor
4. Tuck Sitting
5. Side Sitting
6. Stride Sitting
7. Long Sitting Rest

Question 8

The legs and toes are extended forward; trunk erect and hands on waist.

Answer 8

Long Sitting

Question 9

Bend both knees close to the body; the body is straight; hands on shin of the legs.

Answer 9

Hook Sitting

Question 10

Sit on buttocks, feet touching each other, knees flat on the floor, hands on both knees.

Answer 10

Frog or Tailor

Question 11

Bend knees close to the body; round the back so that forehead and knees are in contact; hold shin of the legs.

Answer 11

Tuck Sitting

Question 12

Legs are in stride position; body straight; hands on thigh or on the waist.

Answer 12

Stride Sitting

Question 13

Bend right (left) leg in front of the body; other leg extended sideward right (left); body is straight; hands on thigh or on the waist.

Answer 13

Side Sitting

Question 14

The legs and the toes are extended forward; place hands on the floor at the back and the body is straight.

Answer 14

Long Sitting Rest

Question 15

Enumerate the Lying Positions

Answer 15

1. Back or Supine Lying
2. Front or Prone Lying
3. Side Lying
4. Hook Lying
5. Tuck Lying

Question 16

The body is well extended; back in contact with the floor; arms overhead.

Answer 16

Back or Supine Lying

Question 17

The body is well extended; the front part of the body in contact with the floor, arms forward.

Answer 17

Front or Prone Lying

Question 18

The body is well – extended; the right (left) side of the body and the right (left) arm are in contact with the floor with the head on top of the right (left) arm. The left (right) arm is placed in front of the across the body on the floor close to the chest.

Answer 18

Side Lying

Question 19

From a back lying position, bend both knees, feet flat on the floor; arms overhead.

Answer 19

Hook Lying

Question 20

Lie on your back, pull both knees close to the forehead, hold shin of the legs.

Answer 20

Tuck Lying

Question 21

Enumerate the Arm Support Positions

Answer 21

1. SUPINE OR BACK ARM SUPPORT
2. PRONE OR FRONT ARM SUPPORT
3. SIDE ARM SUPPORT

Question 22

From a long rest sitting position, lift body to straight arm support; body, legs and toes well – extended.

Answer 22

SUPINE OR BACK ARM SUPPORT

Question 23

From a prone lying position, lift the body to straight arm support; body, legs, and toes well extended.

Answer 23

PRONE OR FRONT ARM SUPPORT

Question 24

The body is supported with the right or left hand to straight – arm support.

Answer 24

SIDE ARM SUPPORT

Question 25

Enumerate the Four-Bases Support

Answer 25

1. DOG STAND POSITION 2. BRIDGE STAND POSITION

Question 26

From a kneeling position, place hands on the floor with elbows straight, leg and arms at 90-degree angle with the trunk.

Answer 26

DOG STAND POSITION

Question 27

From a hook sitting rest position; lift the trunk; legs and arms at 90-degree angle with the trunk.

Answer 27

BRIDGE STAND POSITION

Question 28

Enumerate the Hands Position

Answer 28

1. HANDS ON WAIST 2. HANDS ON SHOULDER 3. HANDS ON CHEST 4. HANDS ON NECK

Question 29

Place hands on waist firmly with the thumb pointing at the back, the rest of the fingers pointing front.

Answer 29

HANDS ON WAIST

Question 30

Bend arms at the elbows and place the tip of the fingers on the shoulders. The elbow and the shoulder are in line.

Answer 30

HANDS ON SHOULDER

Question 31

Bend arms at the elbow and place hands on chest; palms facing downward while the elbow and the shoulder are in line.

Answer 31

HANDS ON CHEST

Question 32

Bend both arms from the elbows, place hand behind the neck, fingertips meeting each other, elbows in shoulder line.

Answer 32

HANDS ON NECK