Which exercise family focuses on scapular stability?

• A. Pushing Up/Overhead Press
• B. Footwork
• C. Scapular Stability
• D. Mermaid

Answer: (C)

Training for scapular stability means teaching the shoulder blades to stay set and stable while the arms move, ensuring proper alignment and control of the shoulder girdle during movement. In Pilates, there is a specific exercise family built around this goal, focusing on how the scapulae sit on the ribcage, how they move with the arms, and how this stability supports smooth, safe arm work overall. This makes it the best fit for a question asking which group centers on stabilizing the shoulder blades.

The other options involve different aims: pushing up or overhead pressing emphasizes a pushing pattern and upper-body strength rather than the sole focus on scapular control; footwork targets the legs and feet; mermaid focuses on lateral spine and oblique work rather than shoulder blade stability.