doing squats and deadlifts barefoot

[mntbikedude]

I noticed that Arnold would do squats ect barefooted. I gave it a try and now can't stand to do them with shoes. Just feels more solid.

Anyone else agree?

[TrainSmarter]

can be good for sure why not
esp. on deads because it decreases the rom

[mntbikedude]

can be good for sure why not
esp. on deads because it decreases the rom

Yeah I agree about deads. Also I think I can work calves better without shoes.

[LungeManiac]

That's funny. I do calves without shoes.

[warbird00]

I do squats with not shoes (just socks)

[UtahRocks]

Weightlfiting shoes > barefoot > sneakers

[TrainSmarter]

Weightlfiting shoes > barefoot > sneakers

For olifters perhaps.

For deads definitely not.

There are no absolutes, everything must be weighed pros and cons.

[mntbikedude]

That's funny. I do calves without shoes.

yeah if I am doing calves the shoe has to have a real flexable sole. But preference is no shoe.

[sanpedro]

first i tried with sandals

very unsuccessful

barefoot is great . just be conscious of your toes

[mntbikedude]

first i tried with sandals

very unsuccessful

barefoot is great . just be conscious of your toes

I try and just wear flipflops on leg day and then it's easy on and off. But I am worried about droppin a weight.