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01-07-2009, 04:00 AM
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Squating trainers, what not to squat in?
Hiya this is somthing that came to mind a while ago but didnt want to ask about it.
What type of shoes/trainers should you squat in?
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01-07-2009, 05:23 AM
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Don't squat in any shoes that have a compressable sole; the gel makes each push into the floor an uncertain one, as some force is absorbed by the shoe.
Either use a flat footed hard soled shoe like Chuck Taylor's, or squat shoes, or go barefoot.
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Last edited by Mr.Runner; 01-07-2009 at 05:34 AM.
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01-07-2009, 05:58 AM
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Anything with a solid sole that wont compress is good for squats.
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01-07-2009, 06:24 AM
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I've always squatted in running shoes... not ideal but the shoe I have now is pretty decent for squatting. Ideally you want a solid sole with no give... raised heel.
People advocate the Chuck Taylors converse shoe due to its flat sole. I never would have assumed that shoe to be a flat hard sole, being a basketball shoe... but its a popular squat shoe so it must be hard.
other than that, weightlifting shoe or bare feet.
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01-07-2009, 06:24 AM
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search function shoes
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01-07-2009, 06:36 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ThickAsABrick
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try it... even entered "squat shoe"... nothing good pops up. Not sure why you have an issue with people asking questions on here all the time, after all it is a forum. All I ever see is a post from you telling people to buzz off in so many words...  if this section bothers you then stop opening and reading the threads.
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01-07-2009, 07:02 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by heidt410
try it... even entered "squat shoe"... nothing good pops up. Not sure why you have an issue with people asking questions on here all the time, after all it is a forum. All I ever see is a post from you telling people to buzz off in so many words... if this section bothers you then stop opening and reading the threads. |
buzz off
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01-07-2009, 07:07 AM
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01-07-2009, 07:11 AM
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Depends on your squat. For most recreational lifters almost any flat soled shoe - even some cross trainers - will work (less cusion the better)
For power lifting, get the right equipement. Just do a search for power lifting supplies...Iron mine is a good place to start.
Never, ever, ever squat with running shoes.
My advice: If in doubt, take your shoes off completely and squat barefoot.
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