View Full Version : knees past toes?
skinnycalves
11-22-2007, 08:55 PM
ive been told olympic lifters get away with the bounce and knees going past the toes, because they get deep tissue massages quite often, how often do you guys get deep tissue massages? (i would imagine the bill goes pretty high)
ive been told olympic lifters get away with the bounce and knees going past the toes, because they get deep tissue massages quite often, how often do you guys get deep tissue massages? (i would imagine the bill goes pretty high)
I don't get deep tissue anything, my knees always go over my toes when squatting to deph (past parallel) as long as the weight is centered on your heels it's not dangerous to have knees over toes.
skinnycalves
11-22-2007, 10:44 PM
how about when it comes to bouncing?
Big_fuzzy
11-23-2007, 12:28 AM
Hehe, Im guessing you are going my comment.
If the weight is driven off the heel the knees will be fine. I dont bounce too much in squats but I fly right the **** out of a clean as hard and fast as I can.
Massages help my legs feel free and relaxed the position much more comfortable.
skinnycalves
11-23-2007, 07:42 AM
wouldnt it be hard to drive off the heels with olympic weightlifting shoes because they have a raised heel? doesnt those kind of shoes make you more prone to driving off the balls of your feet
ehlpitel
11-23-2007, 11:59 AM
wouldnt it be hard to drive off the heels with olympic weightlifting shoes because they have a raised heel? doesnt those kind of shoes make you more prone to driving off the balls of your feet
Surprisingly not, I've lifted in O-shoes before and somehow it just works out perfectly. For some reason, instead of pushing from your toes like you might expect, you can push from your heels and get ridiculously good depth without even really trying very hard.
Look up a vid on google videos by a guy named Dan John, he basically says to squat b/w your legs and make sure your feet are flat.
After wearing the O-shoes, it felt like they spoiled me, and I remembered how much harder it was to get ATG with flat-soled wrestling shoes.
But, I digress, as long as you have good form, keep the weight on your heels, keep your chest puffed up and look straight ahead, and get as low as possible, you should be fine, O-lifting shoes or not.
skinnycalves
11-23-2007, 04:07 PM
Surprisingly not, I've lifted in O-shoes before and somehow it just works out perfectly. For some reason, instead of pushing from your toes like you might expect, you can push from your heels and get ridiculously good depth without even really trying very hard.
Look up a vid on google videos by a guy named Dan John, he basically says to squat b/w your legs and make sure your feet are flat.
After wearing the O-shoes, it felt like they spoiled me, and I remembered how much harder it was to get ATG with flat-soled wrestling shoes.
But, I digress, as long as you have good form, keep the weight on your heels, keep your chest puffed up and look straight ahead, and get as low as possible, you should be fine, O-lifting shoes or not.
bro i wish there were olympic lifting shoes that did not cost 200 dollars? i would get them
bro i wish there were olympic lifting shoes that did not cost 200 dollars? i would get them
http://www.vsathletics.com/product.php?xProd=1301&xSec=9
a little over 70 bucks
skinnycalves
11-23-2007, 04:45 PM
http://www.vsathletics.com/product.php?xProd=1301&xSec=9
a little over 70 bucks
word are they also good for deadlifting?
word are they also good for deadlifting?
I don't find oly shoes the best for deadlifting, flat shoes are better for conventional and sumo deads IMO, but you won't find a better base for olypmic squats (back and front) and the snatch and clean&jerk anywhere.
ehlpitel
11-23-2007, 10:36 PM
It really depends what sport you're concerned with.
If you're into O-lifting strictly, I'd do all my lifts in those shoes.
But if you're into general strength training, I'd wear O-shoes for squats, cleans/jerks and snatches and some flat soled shoes for deads.
Take my advice with a grain of salt, though.
rogan181
11-28-2007, 05:27 PM
this thread makes me laugh, becasue for the past almost 9 months ive wanted to go find a place and get a deep tissue massage and jsut get all the kinks out form lifting...i alwyas imagined itdbe very helpful and be liek a seppy recovery for your joints...i still plan on doing it someday, probably not until the summer though