What are good shoes for deadlifts / squats / power cleans? I don't like the old school converse shoes.
Would something like Nike Free work? Let me know some other options. Thanks!
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01-04-2009, 09:00 AM #1
Shoes for Deadlifts / Squats / Power Cleans
USPlabs Representative. Alpha Manlet.
Deadlift: 525 lbs at 164 lb body weight. No straps. 3.2 x bw.
Squat: 260 lbs x 15 reps to parallel at 164 body weight. No belt. No wraps.
Dumbbell Bench Press: 100 lb dumbbells x 14 reps at 164 lb body weight.
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01-04-2009, 09:14 AM #6
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for deadlifts, if you don't go barefoot, any flat/stable skater shoe will also work.
for the squats and OLY lifts, get specific shoes. check these for some examples and comments:
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showth...hp?t=107864711
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showth...hp?t=113028901"Suffer the pain of discipline or suffer the pain of regret."
Training regularly but no progress?
You need one or more of these: more food, more weight, more reps or more rest.
Check out: www.muscleandbrawn.com
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01-04-2009, 09:39 AM #7
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01-04-2009, 09:44 AM #8
I love barefoot deads and squats. But my gym gets pissy about it. I will review those threads and thank you for everyone's help thus far.
The main problem is that I only have a sports chek and source for sports and they don't have any of those shoes recommended. I hate the all star chuck taylors because they have an unstable feeling to them.USPlabs Representative. Alpha Manlet.
Deadlift: 525 lbs at 164 lb body weight. No straps. 3.2 x bw.
Squat: 260 lbs x 15 reps to parallel at 164 body weight. No belt. No wraps.
Dumbbell Bench Press: 100 lb dumbbells x 14 reps at 164 lb body weight.
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01-04-2009, 09:45 AM #9
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01-04-2009, 09:50 AM #10
Wider stance (wider than shoulders), sitting back (hip break), going to about parallel = powerlifting style.
For these, any shoes with a firm, flat sole will do.
Narrower stance (shoulder-width or narrower), dropping down (knee break), all the way to the bottom = olympic style.
For these, weightlifting shoes with a raised heel (usually wood) are ideal.
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UA Evades. They are simply amazing. And since I do quite a bit of lateral training, they are perfect for it. Only my older Nike Shox have been more comfortable, but, as someone mentioned before, they Compress when lifting heavy.
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Currently 157lb's.
Deadlift 1RM: 275lb's, 2RM 240lb's
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01-04-2009, 09:19 PM #21
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01-05-2009, 06:39 AM #22
I am considering the nike frees right now.... because those are the only ones I have access too. I don't like ordering stuff online lol
USPlabs Representative. Alpha Manlet.
Deadlift: 525 lbs at 164 lb body weight. No straps. 3.2 x bw.
Squat: 260 lbs x 15 reps to parallel at 164 body weight. No belt. No wraps.
Dumbbell Bench Press: 100 lb dumbbells x 14 reps at 164 lb body weight.
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01-05-2009, 06:59 AM #23
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01-05-2009, 09:10 AM #25
skippies
I used to breakdance back in the day. So i use my old pairs of "skater shoes" for deadlifts and squats. Like these;
Adidas Campus
http://www.preisvergleich.org/pimage...5__6478_40.jpg
Puma Basket
http://www.footage.com.au/2007/blog_...ket_whtblk.jpg
I knew I'd find a use for them old skippies.
Running shoes are not the way to go for these exercises.Last edited by Grindin; 01-05-2009 at 09:18 AM.
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01-28-2009, 12:58 PM #26
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If you aren't doing ass to ankles squats and cleans than any flat/incompressible sole will work.
If you want to get low I would highly recommend Adidas weightlifiting shoes, Do-wins, Nike has a new oly shoe that are all good. I have the Adidas adistar 2008 weightlifting shoes and got them from dynamic-eleiko.com and did a phone order from them. They are pricey but worth there weight in gold since you can go a bit deeper and you have the same movement every time.
If you're lifting in regular shoes the shoes compress and throw off your lift and every rep is slightly different and you won't maximize your results.
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01-28-2009, 01:08 PM #27
I just wear anonymous nike running shoes.... I never noticed a problem
the floor at the squat rack (as well as any other free weight area in the gym) has rubber padding that is softer than the average rubber weight-room floor material, and I never had issues with balance or anything..... I aso never go SUPER super heavy so maybe thats why...
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01-28-2009, 01:14 PM #28
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