Squatting/Deadlifting

[corey0317]

Ok I've been doing these with running shoes (only kind I have) and I just read you shouldn't do these with shoes that have a compressible sole. Is there any truth to this?

If it's true should I start doing these barefooted?

And what does have a compressible sole affect during these 2 lifts?

Thanks!

[tylersexsmith]

i think the reason for that is because it takes away your body's natural balance because it takes your feet off of the ground. if u deadlift or squat barefoot, you'll notice your balance is much better because you feet are flat to the ground. i squat/dead with running shoes because i dont have any flat soled shoes, and i havent noticed any ill effects besides them being a smidge bit harder to maintain form. but nothing really noticeable

[Harloe]

http://stronglifts.com/weight-liftin...ats-deadlifts/

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[corey0317]

i think the reason for that is because it takes away your body's natural balance because it takes your feet off of the ground. if u deadlift or squat barefoot, you'll notice your balance is much better because you feet are flat to the ground. i squat/dead with running shoes because i dont have any flat soled shoes, and i havent noticed any ill effects besides them being a smidge bit harder to maintain form. but nothing really noticeable

I have noticed it's harder to keep balance when I go up in weight. Thanks for the reply.

[stevey_frac]

You can use flat soled shoes, but a traditional running shoe is shaped like a wedge that pushes your balance forward, and your knees further forward compared to your toes.

They are also compressible, and with a lot of weight will feel squishy.

I squat in bare feet, and it helps.

[corey0317]

You can use flat soled shoes, but a traditional running shoe is shaped like a wedge that pushes your balance forward, and your knees further forward compared to your toes.

They are also compressible, and with a lot of weight will feel squishy.

I squat in bare feet, and it helps.

You don't feel any pain in your heels? It seems as though it would hurt?

[Postal2aw]

Ok I've been doing these with running shoes (only kind I have) and I just read you shouldn't do these with shoes that have a compressible sole. Is there any truth to this?

If it's true should I start doing these barefooted?

And what does have a compressible sole affect during these 2 lifts?

Thanks!

**** no!! Don't squat barefooted, my friend used to do that, he only dropped a 5lb weight on his toe turned it into a bloody mess!!!
Imagine dropping a 45lbs plate on your foot, better wear running shoes at-least some protection.
Take a look at some of Ronnie's workouts, and notice that he's wearing some old steel toed boots... Perhaps a pair of army boots would do? Some of them have a flat non-compressible sole.

[toneekay]

Flat sole are great for these lifts! I have a pair of flat sole flexible wrestling shoes that I wear on leg days.

I have these

http://www.academy.com/index.php?pag...591-02080-6640

[corey0317]

So i should go to walmart and buy a cheap pair of noncompressible shoes? Alright

[TB_x]

**** no!! Don't squat barefooted, my friend used to do that, he only dropped a 5lb weight on his toe turned it into a bloody mess!!!
Imagine dropping a 45lbs plate on your foot, better wear running shoes at-least some protection.
Take a look at some of Ronnie's workouts, and notice that he's wearing some old steel toed boots... Perhaps a pair of army boots would do? Some of them have a flat non-compressible sole.

I somehow dont think that running shoes will make much difference if your drop 45lbs on your foot.

[stevey_frac]

You don't feel any pain in your heels? It seems as though it would hurt?

WHy would there be any pain? if you are wearing shoes or not, it's still a couple of hundred lbs on your back, transfered through to your hips, down your legs, and to the floor through your heels. Even if there are shoes in the way, the weight is the same.

If you really want to use shoes, buy a pair of converse. They're pretty good.

Regarding the 'dropping the weight on your feet' issue. A pair of shoes isn't gonna help. at all. I suggest not dropping the weight on your feet as a solution.

[Postal2aw]

I somehow dont think that running shoes will make much difference if your drop 45lbs on your foot.

Yea it will, it won't slice off a toe or two... They might just stay in place. Maybe.
Do a little experiment, drop like 5lb plate with shoes on and without, FEEL THE DIFFERENCE!

[pothead93]

I doubt the difference would be that noticeable unless you're squating in some curved running shoes with added gel soles.

[stevey_frac]

Yea it will, it won't slice off a toe or two... They might just stay in place. Maybe.

Pinch a toe off would be better then grinding it to dust IMHO however, i'm not a doctor. Either way, take care to not do this, and it won't be a problem.

[Postal2aw]

Pinch a toe off would be better then grinding it to dust IMHO however, i'm not a doctor. Either way, take care to not do this, and it won't be a problem.

Yea lol let the doctor amputate it later.

I HAVE AN IDEA: SQUAT IN SANDALS!!! It's hot, it's summertime, plus they're stylish!

[stevey_frac]

Yea lol let the doctor amputate it later.

I HAVE AN IDEA: SQUAT IN SANDALS!!! It's hot, it's summertime, plus they're stylish!

Just don't wear socks. Or the fashion police will shoot you. Seriously though, Guy who goes to my gym squats barefoot. And he squats 800 lbs. I think he knows what he's doing.

[Postal2aw]

Just don't wear socks. Or the fashion police will shoot you. Seriously though, Guy who goes to my gym squats barefoot. And he squats 800 lbs. I think he knows what he's doing.

I'm just traumatized after seeing a toe smash accident in my gym.

[stevey_frac]

I'm just traumatized after seeing a toe smash accident in my gym.

Unless you are wearing steel toes, toes will continue to be smashed, regardless of your choice of barefoot or shoes.

Furthermore, using a curved running shoot with a thick heel might cause damage to your knees that will screw with you for the rest of your life if you can't sit back far enough.

So. Either get proper shoes for weight lifting, or: squat barefoot.

Deadlift is less of an issue IMHO. You don't go down as low, the angle is less important.

[Harloe]

Flat sole are great for these lifts! I have a pair of flat sole flexible wrestling shoes that I wear on leg days.

I have these

http://www.academy.com/index.php?pag...591-02080-6640

Haha
I also wear wrestling shoes.

[Suplexdeath]

I'm just traumatized after seeing a toe smash accident in my gym.

how do you drop a plate onto your toe anyways? your squatting for ****s sake

[tendy39]

I squat and dead in bare feet..its way better then wearing runners allows me to push threw the heals better. Not sure how people are dropping plates on there foot if they are maybe they should get out of the gym

[stevey_frac]

I squat and dead in bare feet..its way better then wearing runners allows me to push threw the heals better. Not sure how people are dropping plates on there foot if they are maybe they should get out of the gym

I know... It's truly weird.