Deadlifts

GLB · 10-04-2006, 04:20 AM

I am thinking of switching back to wearing Chuck Taylors instead of wrestling shoes. Which shoe would you go with and if Chuck Taylors are the best should you deadlift in them?

rock_ten · 10-04-2006, 04:45 AM

why not deadlift with just your socks on?

Danimal · 10-04-2006, 05:18 AM

I prefer the wrestling shoes over Chucks for deadlifts.

pwrlftr66 · 10-04-2006, 05:47 AM

wrestling shoes are lower=better to pull in

rock_ten · 10-04-2006, 05:51 AM

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Originally Posted by pwrlftr66

wrestling shoes are lower=better to pull in

socks are even lower!

Danimal · 10-04-2006, 07:41 AM

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Originally Posted by rock_ten

socks are even lower!

You can't compete in socks, so if you have designs on doing a meet, you need to train how you'll do it at the meet.

mmondo13 · 10-04-2006, 08:23 AM

So then I guess I am a major idiot for wearing Nike Shox when I deadlift?

lifterg · 10-04-2006, 08:25 AM

Most feds have a rule that the "shoes" to deadlift in must have a sole.

At least APF, NASA and USPF, I am pretty sure socks aren't legal footwear.

Danimal · 10-04-2006, 08:29 AM

Definitely not in APA. I'm a ref there so I know what the rule is. You can wear deadlift "slippers" which are almost like a ballet slipper with a non skid sole. Thats about as low to the ground as you can get.

GLB · 10-04-2006, 11:59 AM

What about squats? Are wrestling shoes still good for those or Chuck Taylors? People seem to praise Chuck Taylors all the time.

rock_ten · 10-04-2006, 02:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Danimal

Definitely not in APA. I'm a ref there so I know what the rule is. You can wear deadlift "slippers" which are almost like a ballet slipper with a non skid sole. Thats about as low to the ground as you can get.

that must have been what I saw some dudes wearing at a recent meet. It appeared to be a thin, essentially sole-less sock/slipper

il_chacal_78 · 10-31-2006, 09:29 AM

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Originally Posted by GLB

What about squats? Are wrestling shoes still good for those or Chuck Taylors? People seem to praise Chuck Taylors all the time.

I wear Chuck Taylors for squats and deadlifts. For me they are the best. The flat soles give you maximum contact with the floor, they're thin and have little cushioning, so you have a solid footing to push against.

RW8 · 10-31-2006, 09:43 AM

Quick question.. for someone who lifts at home and is not planning on competing anytime soon would it be harmful in any way to deadlift and squat in socks/barefoot instead of old running shoes?

lifterg · 10-31-2006, 09:57 AM

Only is you squat wide or pull sumo.

If your feet/socks slide, you are screwed.

If you squat narrow and pull conventional, it shouldn't matter.

**_Dominik_** · 10-31-2006, 10:20 AM

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Originally Posted by mmondo13

So then I guess I am a major idiot for wearing Nike Shox when I deadlift?

Thicker soles and greater heel elevation makes the exercise harder. Pulling in socks vs. a pair of sneakers usually cuts at least an inch out of the lift since the bar is starting a little higher up the shins.

I wear Adidas sneakers which are almost flat and they work well for me. Just look for a pair that are as low as possible. If you don't want to wear Chuck's or wrestling shoes, I've seen Adidas TKD and Samba sneakers that are practically flat, Puma F1 shoes, and assorted casual sneakers and martial arts shoes that aren't designed for running or basketball which would all be fine for deads.

jamsy · 10-31-2006, 03:58 PM

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Originally Posted by mmondo13

So then I guess I am a major idiot for wearing Nike Shox when I deadlift?

trust me u aint the only idiot that oes them on socks

SJACKAL · 10-31-2006, 08:27 PM

I wear Adidas Superstar2 shoe for squats and deads.