In the Yogi Bicycle Sit Ups, how should the elbows move with each twist?

• A. Twist knees toward elbows
• B. Twist elbows to opposite knee
• C. Elbows stay on floor
• D. Keep elbows close to ears

Answer: (B)

The main idea is to rotate the torso and coordinate the arms with the legs so the elbow reaches toward the opposite knee with each rep. This elbow-to-opposite-knee path drives a true twist, engaging the obliques and keeping the movement centered in the trunk rather than just moving the head or hips. When the elbow travels across toward the other knee, you train rotational strength and mobility through the spine as you cycle the legs. If the elbows stay on the floor, you lose that twist and the movement becomes more of a hip/neck assistance than a rotational core exercise. If the elbows stay near the ears, you’re doing a straight crunch without the twist. And if the motion is to bring knees toward the elbows instead, you’re altering the pattern and missing the intended elbow-to-opposite-knee twist.