@surfsimply: The Truth About Using Your Knees to Pop Up. “Don’t use your knees” is advice many beginner surfers hear, but it’s not always helpful. In fact, avoiding your knees can lead to poor form, stalled boards, and hard-to-break habits. Here’s why the knee pop-up might actually work for you: Skill-Specific Strength: A traditional pop-up demands strength and hip flexibility. If you’re new to surfing or recovering from injury, this can be challenging. Bad Habits: Without the mobility to go straight to your feet, many surfers end up in awkward positions—hands still on the board, bum in the air, and weight too far back. Why Knees Can Help: Using your knees allows for a smoother weight transition: - Two knees → One knee → Standing. - As strength improves, skip the first step, then eventually pop straight to your feet. The goal is progress, not perfection. If using your knees keeps your weight balanced and board moving forward, it’s doing its job. Pop-ups are personal, find what works for you and build from there. #surftips #surftutorial #learntosurf #surfcoaching #howtosurf

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