What does neutral pelvis mean on the reformer, and what are two cues to achieve it during leg work?

What does neutral pelvis mean on the reformer, and what are two cues to achieve it during leg work?

• A. Neutral pelvis means no anterior or posterior tilt; cues hip bones level and navel draws gently toward spine.
• B. Neutral pelvis means slight anterior tilt; cues: hips forward.
• C. Neutral pelvis means no posterior tilt; cues: hips level and chin up.
• D. Neutral pelvis means pelvis rotates; cues: knees over toes.

Answer: (A)

Neutral pelvis on the reformer means the pelvis is in a balanced, level position with no forward (anterior) or backward (posterior) tilt. When you move the legs, the pelvis stays steady so the spine can maintain its natural curves and the legs can work without pulling the lower back into compression or excessive arching. This alignment helps engage the deep abdominal muscles and glutes, supporting efficient force transfer through the legs. Two cues that help achieve this during leg work are keeping the hip bones level and gently drawing the navel toward the spine. Level hips prevent any tilt or rotation of the pelvis, preserving a stable base. Drawing the navel in activates the deep core without flattening the back, providing conscious control to hold the pelvis in neutral as you move.

Neutral pelvis on the reformer means the pelvis is in a balanced, level position with no forward (anterior) or backward (posterior) tilt. When you move the legs, the pelvis stays steady so the spine can maintain its natural curves and the legs can work without pulling the lower back into compression or excessive arching. This alignment helps engage the deep abdominal muscles and glutes, supporting efficient force transfer through the legs.

Two cues that help achieve this during leg work are keeping the hip bones level and gently drawing the navel toward the spine. Level hips prevent any tilt or rotation of the pelvis, preserving a stable base. Drawing the navel in activates the deep core without flattening the back, providing conscious control to hold the pelvis in neutral as you move.