Squats and dead lifts, what do you wear on your feet?
Discussion
Not a poll, more of a rant!
I always thought it was best to do these exercises bare foot/ in socks. I've just been told off at David Lloyd (yes,I know) apparently its company policy that trainers must be worn at all times and that there is no evidence that bare foot is better.
What do the experts of PH think.
I always thought it was best to do these exercises bare foot/ in socks. I've just been told off at David Lloyd (yes,I know) apparently its company policy that trainers must be worn at all times and that there is no evidence that bare foot is better.
What do the experts of PH think.
I noticed a guy who I used to go to school with who I'm friends on FB with was advertising his site http://www.213kg.com which sells weightlifting shoes of all things. Might be worth a look but I guess you would have to be seriously into weighlifting to buy dedicated shoes for it.
I do Bulgarian squats so any lack of stability is magnified (because you're on one foot!). My preferred choice of footwear is a cheap, wide-soled trainer. Why cheap? Because quality trainers have a sole made of soft, cushioning rubber whereas my £6 trainers have a plasticky sole hence a stable base!
i wear which ever trainers i have on at the time. i appreciate that scientifically their will always be a best option.
but the reality is it is only a small differance
better than when i first started and used to use a block under my heels, as i had seen others do this! and it did mean less stretching of my achilles tendon, and made it easier to go low. but we all make mistakes lol
i have over the years gained good form , and can do sets of 10 x 150kg, i weigh 13st so like to feel i have reasonably strong legs for my size. not sure what my 1 rep max is, but not really bothered
but the reality is it is only a small differance
better than when i first started and used to use a block under my heels, as i had seen others do this! and it did mean less stretching of my achilles tendon, and made it easier to go low. but we all make mistakes lol
i have over the years gained good form , and can do sets of 10 x 150kg, i weigh 13st so like to feel i have reasonably strong legs for my size. not sure what my 1 rep max is, but not really bothered
My first recommendation would be to wear whatever you're most comfortable with. If by changing your level of comfort you compromise your form (which should be perfect), then you should stick with what "feels" right.
It also depends on how big a lifter you are. The reason why people advocate barefoot for squat and deadlifts is that if you're lifting big, some of your energy in lifting the big heavy weight will be lost in compressing your trainer sole (feet don't compress so much). Trainers also support your feet for the art of walking/running and not lifting so much.
Some say that trainers are good for lifting if you have weak or collapsed arches in your feet.
Overall, barefoot is "best" for big lifters; better footing, stance and feet position, whilst trainers are suitable for those less serious about lifting. As mentioned prevsiously, form is the utter foremost consideration, poncy gym staff worrying about people without trainers on is much less so.
It also depends on how big a lifter you are. The reason why people advocate barefoot for squat and deadlifts is that if you're lifting big, some of your energy in lifting the big heavy weight will be lost in compressing your trainer sole (feet don't compress so much). Trainers also support your feet for the art of walking/running and not lifting so much.
Some say that trainers are good for lifting if you have weak or collapsed arches in your feet.
Overall, barefoot is "best" for big lifters; better footing, stance and feet position, whilst trainers are suitable for those less serious about lifting. As mentioned prevsiously, form is the utter foremost consideration, poncy gym staff worrying about people without trainers on is much less so.
I don't lift 'heavy' anymore, but I still tend to wear my old Gola shoes, they have a hard rubber sole, not much of a heel. I also have some converse as a stand by when my Golas get too worn (the sides). Saying that I do sometimes wear trainers as well for complexes.
I do intend to buy some Olympic weightlifting shoes when I get the appropriative funds.
I understand the thing about them not liking barefoot people in the gym. If I go barefoot (and I do for pistols and some other things) I try and stay put, not walk about.
I do intend to buy some Olympic weightlifting shoes when I get the appropriative funds.
I understand the thing about them not liking barefoot people in the gym. If I go barefoot (and I do for pistols and some other things) I try and stay put, not walk about.
cerbfan said:
I noticed a guy who I used to go to school with who I'm friends on FB with was advertising his site http://www.213kg.com which sells weightlifting shoes of all things. Might be worth a look but I guess you would have to be seriously into weighlifting to buy dedicated shoes for it.
the vids on his site are intresting, and seem to contradict the logic of barefoot squatting
mikebradford said:
the vids on his site are intresting, and seem to contradict the logic of barefoot squatting
The fella squatting has bad technique. Whatever exercise you're doing make sure your feet stay flat on the floor (save for jumping
). Raised heels can help those with limited range, tight calves?balders118 said:
What's your thinking behind that?
Kind of forced in to it due to pain TBH as it put me in a better position to initiate the pull pain free, but I also read this http://www.elitefts.com/documents/deeper_into_dead...Which was interesting.
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