Push Yourself Back Inside
Mechanism / Why It Happens
Riding up the ramp creates a force that makes your body want to fall forward. The key is how you deal with this force.
In a Smith grind, you need to keep your body on the bottom side of the ramp. But if you simply ride up the ramp without thinking about it, a force will push your body toward the outside of the ramp. Sure, straightening your body and getting on top of the coping may feel more stable, but if you do that, you'll never be able to get into the Smith grind position.
What to Do
Use your posture and back leg to force your weight back toward the inside of the ramp.
The first step is to consciously pull up your back foot and lower your upper body, making yourself c
