Cadillac Table with Roll Back Bar

Cadillac Table with Roll Back Bar: Choosing One for Your Studio or Home

We supply Cadillac tables with a roll back bar to studios and dedicated home spaces. As an Australian owned and operated business, we look after the advice, flexible ways to pay, and delivery and installation. Visit our Sydney showroom to try one before you buy.

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A standalone apparatus with its own frame

A Cadillac table with a roll back bar is a standalone piece of equipment: a raised, padded table with a full overhead frame. The roll back bar is one of several bars and spring options built into that frame, so you don't need a reformer base to use it.

Unlike a reformer, which relies on a horizontal spring system, a Cadillac's springs work vertically and at angles from attachment points at different heights on the frame.

Where the roll back bar sits

Most models carry a push-through bar, roll back bar, arm springs, leg springs, trapeze bar and push-down bar. The roll back bar is the one you hold while rolling the spine down and back up, with the springs offering support and resistance. Arm springs are lighter for upper body and standing work; leg springs are heavier for lower body and assisted stretching.

Start with how you'll actually use it, then pick the apparatus that fits your space. A Cadillac rewards a bit of planning before you buy.

Pilates Direct Team, Pilates Reformer & Equipment Specialists

Who tends to buy one

Studios often add a Cadillac for apparatus variety alongside their reformers. It also suits serious home users with enough floor space and ceiling height. As with any apparatus, proper form and qualified instruction matter. We can help match a unit to your space and how you plan to use it.

What you can do with the roll back bar

The roll back bar sits within a wider Cadillac (trapeze table) repertoire that covers lying, seated, kneeling, standing and inverted work.

• Roll back bar series: controlled spinal articulation and abdominal work, with the bar guiding the movement.
• Leg springs and arm springs: assisted stretching and lower-body work on heavier springs, with lighter springs for upper-body and standing work.
• Push-through bar and hanging trapeze exercises: the wider apparatus work, including inverted positions, where overhead clearance matters.
• Clinical-style applications: spinal decompression, shoulder mobilisation and assisted movement for clients with limited range of motion. If you are injured or managing a condition, see your physiotherapist or doctor for clearance first.

Cadillac tables we stock at Pilates Direct

We stock three Cadillac models: the Pioneer, the Motion and the third model in the range, so you can compare them side by side. All three are standalone units, with no reformer base needed. You can see and test them in our Sydney showroom, which is a very practical way to judge the build before you decide.

The Pioneer Pilates Cadillac has a stainless steel full trapeze tower with 16 carabine attachment points. It suits both commercial studios and home users.

The Motion Pilates Cadillac comes as a package with the table, trapeze frame and trapeze attachments, in a Canadian Maplewood finish with black upholstery.

The third Pilates Cadillac in the range uses stainless steel with cast steel joints, plus knot-free reforested wood with a satin matte, moisture-resistant varnish.

Studio owners can also ask about commercial packages on the Pioneer range, and call us to talk through a fit-out.

Will a Cadillac fit your space?

A Cadillac fits if you can give it about 240cm x 80cm of floor and 220cm of overhead clearance. The frame itself stands roughly 200-210cm tall, so ceiling height is the first thing to confirm before you buy. The extra clearance matters because hanging trapeze work needs room above the frame. Measure your ceiling at the exact spot where the table will sit, not just the middle of the room, as lights, beams and sloped sections can cut into that height. If your ceilings are standard height, a half trapeze reformer may be a more practical choice. We're happy to talk through your measurements and help you pick the right setup.

Cadillac, trapeze tower or full trapeze reformer: which suits you?

The right choice depends on what you already own. A standalone Cadillac suits studios that already have reformers and want dedicated apparatus sessions. Serious home users with the space and ceiling height can use one too.

A trapeze tower attaches to an existing reformer, and a half trapeze mounts to the end of one. A full trapeze reformer builds the overhead frame onto the reformer carriage. A Cadillac table is its own unit, with a raised padded table, overhead frame and the full set of springs and bars.

Cadillacs are widely found in professional studios, physiotherapy clinics and teacher training facilities, and they suit intermediate to advanced practitioners. Whichever you choose, proper form and qualified instruction matter.

Common questions about Cadillac tables

How much space and ceiling height do I need?

Allow about 240cm x 80cm of floor and at least 220cm of overhead clearance for hanging trapeze work. The frame itself reaches roughly 200-210cm, so measure your ceiling before you buy.

Does a Cadillac suit home use?

Yes, if you have the space and ceiling height. Cadillacs suit intermediate to advanced practitioners, and proper form and qualified instruction matter on any apparatus.

Do I need a reformer as well?

No. A Cadillac is a standalone unit with its own padded table and overhead frame, so it needs no reformer base.

Should I use arm springs or leg springs?

Arm springs are lighter and suit upper body and standing work. Leg springs are heavier and suit lower body work and assisted stretching. Your instructor can advise which to use for each exercise.

Are there home and commercial options?

The Pioneer Cadillac suits both commercial studios and home users. We also offer commercial packages for studio fit-outs, which we discuss by phone.

Can I rent or pay over time?

Yes. We offer rent-to-own and payment plan options, and you can try equipment at our Sydney showroom before you buy.

How do delivery and installation work?

We handle delivery and installation, and we provide aftercare support once your Cadillac is set up.

Do I need medical clearance if I'm injured?

Yes. If you're injured or managing a health condition, check with your doctor or physiotherapist before using a Cadillac.

Talk to our team about your Cadillac

Visit our Sydney showroom to try a Cadillac table with roll back bar in person, or get in touch with our team for tailored advice and a quote. We're happy to help with home setups and studio fit-outs, with no pressure.

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