I normally squat barefoot never had any problems. But I have read in the past and now that it's worth buying squat shoes. What do you guys do?
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Thread: Squats with or without shoes?
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01-31-2015, 07:57 AM #1
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Depends on mobility. If you reach depth without an elevated heel then you have no problem. People that cannot reach depth often times have ankle mobility issues, and this mobility issue is fixed by raising the heel i.e. squat shoes.
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01-31-2015, 06:53 PM #7
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01-31-2015, 07:00 PM #8
I squat barefoot often, or with a flat soled shoe (been using the Reebok Lite Tr's for a few months now). Olympic weight lifting shoes can cause patella pain to some people (like myself). My ankle mobility is currently top notch, after losing it from injury, so it doesn't hold me back from reaching appropriate depth (no need to live dangerously with an elevated heel).
If you squat comfortably and correctly barefoot, waste your money on something else. Like hookers.Home Gym Crew
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