Anyone Squat without Shoes on?

[db2000]

re3ally? i hear some people swear by chucks for squats

As a general rule.
Chucks for wide
Shoes with heel for narrow.

That is a general rule, and everyone is different.

I squat wide with olympic shoes

[LessThanLuke]

As a general rule.
Chucks for wide
Shoes with heel for narrow.

That is a general rule, and everyone is different.

I squat wide with olympic shoes

Yeh thats what I have heard. Atm Im squatting narrow with chucks. I need to get a pair of oly shoes.

[db2000]

Yeh thats what I have heard. Atm Im squatting narrow with chucks. I need to get a pair of oly shoes.

You dont HAVE too.
It may make it easier though.
Everyone is different

[sickonstorm]

i used to squat w/o shoes all the time. if it worked for arnold, it must work lol. i switched from doing that to squatting in socks. keeps your feet from touching the floor and keeps the sweat in a little bit.

i squat in socks cause i workout at home. i lift on a carpeted surface so i guess that adds some difficultys since its not as stable ad the hard floors in the gyms.

[NickM357]

I squat barefoot and as wide of a stance as I can get (I have short legs and I also have strong hams and glutes) squating with shoes on just doesn't feel right.

I've heard about people using chuck's and swearing by them as well.

[lifterg]

The squatting in running shoes isn't as bad as it used to be because running shoes are made with more lateral support than they were 10-15 years ago. People with wide feet have trouble staying on the soles, especilly if they squat wide. 20 years ago, I actualy blew out the side of a pair of Nike running shoes.

I have a friend who is a good squatter (lifted at Arnold this year, etc). He just switched to Safes with a 1" heel and he squats medium wide. He said the extra inch is helping him hit depth.

I squat in wrestling shoes. Almost like barefoot, but not quite.

My training partner squats barefoot and likes it because he hasn't found shoes he likes.

The only major consideration is if you plan on competing, the rules state you will need to wear shoes.

[db2000]

The squatting in running shoes isn't as bad as it used to be because running shoes are made with more lateral support than they were 10-15 years ago. People with wide feet have trouble staying on the soles, especilly if they squat wide. 20 years ago, I actualy blew out the side of a pair of Nike running shoes.

The problem is that back in the Day, running shoes midsole was made of a denser harder material (PU) which doesnt compress very easy, unlike todays shoes which are made of EVA which is soft and deforms quite easy.

[UhhWhatever]

I squat barefoot sometimes, because I'm too lazy to find clean socks and put on my chucks. Othertimes, I wear my chucks.

Squatting barefoot, or finding a wider shoe, will probably help your feet some.

[liftingbuddy1]

I squat barefoot sometimes, because I'm too lazy to find clean socks and put on my chucks. Othertimes, I wear my chucks.

Squatting barefoot, or finding a wider shoe, will probably help your feet some.

Thanks for the input! I really appreciate it!

Mike

[GoJu]

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[longsnapper50]

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from the OP's squatting style need's. u are correct. i personally use do win shoes. they are cheaper than the addidas star and they re quality.

[liftingbuddy1]

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Hmmm.....

I may give this a shot if barefoot proves to be ineffective in correcting my problem. Thanks for all the help guys!

Mike

[Mike Zero]

Wide & chucks.

[Demon-seven]

I did before and it helped me to be shoe-less for backing up, but with out them I couldn't find stability well enough to get low.

[liftingbuddy1]

I did before and it helped me to be shoe-less for backing up, but with out them I couldn't find stability well enough to get low.

Ah, I see. Thanks for the input. I give it a shot tomorrow and see how it feels!

Mike

[Squat It Up]

My reason for squatting barefoot is a knee issue. My knees feel much safer with heavy weight when I'm barefoot.

[liftingbuddy1]

Hey guys, I just wanted to give you all an update on my experience with Squatting in just socks. I personally find it much easier and it completely eliminated the pain in my feet that I had previously experienced while doing my Squats with shoes on. I feel myself really being able to drive through my heels now, moreso than with shoes on. The weight I'm using is very light as I'm using a higher rep range, so I'll try to remember to post again when I get to heavier weights (heavy for me at least ). Thanks for all the replies, I really appreciate it!

Mike

[richiebalz]

Hey guys brand new member here. Been squatting for a few months now. I have been curious about the no-shoe thing aswell. Ive tried it while lifting heavy and noticed more balance and stability when going low. Its easier to drive from the heels, i can even keep my toes off the ground. The down side I see is having to take your shoes off is a pain plus the chances of injuring my toes increase. I workout in x-training cuz there very comfortable but when going heavy on squats or dl i can feel the sole failing to provide a stable foundation i can feel movement side to side. SO i think im going to get some flat sole shoes n try it out. just thought id let you know about my experience.

[Chokenpuke]

Hey guys brand new member here. Been squatting for a few months now. I have been curious about the no-shoe thing aswell. Ive tried it while lifting heavy and noticed more balance and stability when going low. Its easier to drive from the heels, i can even keep my toes off the ground. The down side I see is having to take your shoes off is a pain plus the chances of injuring my toes increase. I workout in x-training cuz there very comfortable but when going heavy on squats or dl i can feel the sole failing to provide a stable foundation i can feel movement side to side. SO i think im going to get some flat sole shoes n try it out. just thought id let you know about my experience.

Hey, that's great.

[batmanman]

i like squatting barefoot, my form feels a lot more secure without shoes on

but at my college rec center we have to wear shoes, so i wear wrestling shoes

[DieHollywoodDie]

Hey, I probably should've PM'd you to begin with LOL.

Now, like I said earlier, I don't want to get into looking for special shoes to Squat in. Do you think barefoot Squats will eliminate that pain in the sides of my feet?

Hell, does anyone know what pain I'm talking about? Has anyone ever had/have it?!!?

Mike

try it, if it doesnt hurt you're good.

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[Nikonguy]

Why does it feel like 2008 in here?