Practice reference
The classical
exercise lists.
The Mat and Reformer have a fixed order. On the other apparatus, the exercises form a repertoire chosen for the person in front of the teacher. This distinction matters.
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01 · Fixed order
Mat
A fixed exercise order.
- 01Hundred
- 02Roll Up
- 03Roll Over
- 04Single Leg Circle
- 05Rolling Like a Ball
- 06Leg Pulls
- Single Leg Pull
- Double Leg Pull
- (Single Straight Leg Pull)
- (Double Straight Leg)
- (Criss Cross)
- 07Spine Stretch Forward
- 08Open Leg Rocker
- 09Corkscrew
- 10Saw
- 11Swan Dive
- 12Single Leg Kick
- 13Double Leg Kick
- 14Thigh Stretch
- 15Neck Pull
- 16High Scissors
- 17High Bicycle
- 18Shoulder Bridge
- 19Spine Twist
- 20Jack Knife
- 21Side Kick Series
- Front/Back
- Up/Down
- (Small Circles)
- (Big Circles)
- 22Teaser
- 23Hip Circles
- 24Swimming
- 25Leg Pull Front
- 26Leg Pull Back
- 27Side Kicks Kneeling
- 28Side Bend
- 29Boomerang
- 30Seal
- 31Crab
- 32Rocking
- 33Balance Control
- 34Push Ups
02 · Fixed order
Reformer
A fixed exercise order.
- 01Footwork
- 02Hundred
- 03Frogs & Circles/Overhead
- 04Coordination
- 05Rowing
- 061st Long Box
- Pull Straps
- T Straps
- Backstroke
- Teaser
- Breaststroke
- Horseback
- 07Long Stretch Series
- Long Stretch
- Down Stretch
- Up Stretch
- Elephant
- One Leg Back
- 08Long Back Stretch
- 09Stomach Massage
- Round
- Hands Back
- Reach
- Twist
- 10Tendon Stretch
- 11Short Box
- Round
- Reach
- Side
- Twist
- Around the World
- Tree
- 12Short Spine
- 13Semi Circle
- 14Chest Expansion
- 15Thigh Stretch
- 16Arm Circles
- 17Snake/Twist
- 18Corkscrew
- 19Tic Toc
- 20Balance Control Off
- 21Long Spine Stretch
- 22Frogs & Circles
- 23Knee Stretches
- 24Running
- 25Pelvic Lift
- 26Control Push Up Front/Back
- 27Side Splits
- 28Front Splits
- 29Russian Splits
03 · Exercise list
Cadillac
Individual exercises selected according to need; not a fixed order.
- Roll Back
- w/One Arm
- Leg Springs
- Circles
- Walking
- Beats
- Bicycle
- Small Circles
- Big Frog
- Leg Springs in the Air
- Circles
- Walking
- Beats
- Bicycle
- Airplane
- Side Leg Spring
- Front/Back
- Up/Down
- Small Circles
- Big Circles
- Bicycle
- Flying Eagle
- Arm Springs Lying Down
- Press Down
- Circles
- Tricep Press
- Press Down Side
- Tower
- Monkey
- Teaser
- Reverse Push Through
- Press Down/Side Stretch
- Swan
- Shoulder Roll Down
- Push Through
- Chest Expansion Kneeling
- Thigh Stretch
- Long Back Stretch
- Kneeling Rolling In and Out
- Rolling Stomach Massage
- Breathing
- Spread Eagle
- Pull Ups
- Hanging Pull Ups
- Twist Pull Ups
- Half Hanging/Hanging
- Standing Rolling In and Out (Monkey on a Stick)
- Standing Arm Springs
- Squats
- Hug
- Boxing
- Shaving
- Butterfly
- Side Arm
- Fencing
- Standing w/Roll Down Bar
- Squats
- Chest Expansion
- Shaving
- Side Arm
- Low Hooks
- Curls
- Zip Up
- Standing Leg Stretches w/Fuzzies
04 · Exercise list
Chairs
Wunda Chair and High Chair exercises selected according to need; not fixed orders.
Wunda Chair
- Footwork
- Toes
- Arches
- Heels
- Tendon Stretch
- Push Down
- Push Down One Arm
- Pushdown Behind the Chair
- Pull Up
- Spine Stretch Forward
- Teaser on the Floor
- Swan
- One Arm Swan
- Teaser On Top
- Mermaid Sitting
- Arm Frog
- Mermaid Kneeling
- Snake/Twist
- Tendon Stretch
- Table Top
- Mountain Climbing
- Frog Facing the Chair
- Frog Facing Away
- Leg Press Down Front
- Backward Arm Pumping
- Push Up Sideways Top
- Push Up Sideways Bottom
- Flying Eagle
- Going Up Front
- Going Up Side
- One Arm Push Down Side
High Chair
- Pumping
- Pumping One Leg
- Going Up Front
- Going Up Side
- Tendon Stretch (One Knee)
- One Leg Pull Down Front (Standing)
- One Leg Pull Down Side (Standing)
- Cross Over Pull Down
- Press Up
- Reverse Press Up
05 · Exercise list
Barrels & Pedipole
Individual exercises selected according to need; not fixed orders.
Spine Corrector
- Arm Series
- Circles
- One Arm Up/Down
- Hug
- Stretch with the Bar
- Leg Series
- Circles
- Small Circles
- Walking
- Thigh Beats
- Scissors
- Bicycle
- Jay’s Exercise
- Helicopter
- Leg Circles on the Head
- Shoulder Bridge
- Hip Twist
- Rolling In and Out
- Teasers
- Hip Circles
- Swan
- Swimming
- Rocking
- Grasshopper
High Barrel
- Leg Stretch (Facing the Ladder)
- Leg Stretches
- Swan
- Short Box
- Side Sit Ups
- Backbend
- Horseback
- Side Stretch
Pedipole
- Chest Expansion
- Arm Circles
- Centering
Source & use
Transcribed from the current exercise lists published by Vintage Pilates: work taught by Joseph and Clara Pilates to Jay Grimes in the 1960s. Vintage Pilates identifies only the Mat and Reformer as fixed orders; all other exercises are taught individually according to need.
No verified fixed public order is included for the Guillotine or Arm Chair. This reference is for established practice and study; it is not stand-alone teaching instruction. Learn the apparatus with a qualified teacher.
Source reviewed 23 September 2026 · Vintage Pilates — Exercise Lists ↗
Practise the work
Learn it
in the body.
Use the lists as a memory aid, then return to the studio to practise with attention and support.
