Trainers for squatting + Deadlifting

[irish27]

At the minute I use my trainers just and I'm thinking this may hinder my squat and deadlift?
I can't afford at the minute to get proper weight lifting shoes so would the following be better than the trainers I'm using at the minute?

They are low to the ground basically with no cushion.


http://www.topman.com/webapp/wcs/sto...8299&langId=-1

[hk_boarder]

For those Americans who don't know what trainers are, they are tennis shoes.

I'm no expert, but I think that basically any shoes without cushioning will be better for those heavy lifts than running/basketball shoes. I'm read posts saying that it's better to do it even with something like converse, or even barefoot.

[Kane Fan]

yah I workout at home and I do Deadlifts barefoot
if I get a Squat Rack I will be doing them barefoot to

[Hut*Hut]

Yeah the shoes in the picture would be fine. Or go bare foot if you workout at home.

[irish27]

workout at the gym. Why is it better to use these than more cushioned trainers?

[Dengus]

workout at the gym. Why is it better to use these than more cushioned trainers?

It's better to use shoes with no cushioning system. This is because when you squat in them it's like squatting in mud and can throw off your balance and stability. For the deadlift, the lower the shoes to the ground, the better leverage you have.

[SSpiro]

+1 for converse

[jgrube]

workout at the gym. Why is it better to use these than more cushioned trainers?

oh lawd. because when you have all that cushion in the back of the shoe, your foot angle is inclined and you have a harder time putting the weight on your heels.

also, the cushion doesnt give you a firm base. instead of solid, its, well, squishy.

[IGF-WON]

oh lawd. because when you have all that cushion in the back of the shoe, your foot angle is inclined and you have a harder time putting the weight on your heels.

also, the cushion doesnt give you a firm base. instead of solid, its, well, squishy.

no

inclined angle is not the issue. the soft base makes you unstable and doesnt allow you to transfer as much force through your feet.

an inclined angle is desired for some weightlifters since a lifter can keep heels on the ground and get lower. you have an easier tome putting weight on your heels in solid-soled shoes with raised heels than with lower heels.

[irish27]

Thanks IGF-WON I guessed the reasons myself but just wanted to confirm them which is why I asked the question why!

So 'oh lawd' yourself jgrube

[T_O_R]

barefoot ftw

[irish27]

i'm not doing that at the gym so how do them trainers/plimsoles look?

[Metal_Lust]

Oh wow, i never thought of this. May need to get some new shoes than, I just use my running shoes, Asics. Good cushioning haha

[irish27]

Yea I hope this provides the answer to why my squat sucks haha