I have 2 choices of shoes to squat in, I don't think either will be that great but which would be the best of the 2? I have nike shox or nike air max skylines like these
http://www.soleredemption.com/wp-con..._air_max_1.jpg
Also, I have had a problem with lower back rounding due to flexibility issues, should I stop doing squats until I am flexible enough to do them? Thanks.
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Thread: which shoes to squat in?
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06-20-2010, 06:37 PM #1
which shoes to squat in?
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06-20-2010, 10:16 PM #12
If you are serious, weightlifting shoes (do-wins, adidas weightlifting shoes etc), or powerlifting shoes (Safe SST, metal etc).
If you squat wider flat soled shoes are better, many wide squatters like Chuck taylors
If you are not, where what ever you want as long as the sole is hardEverything I post is my opinion. However my opinion is based upon things I have done, seen or implemented with others.
You can take it or leave it. After all...you are entitled to your own opinion
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That. Here is a link to read over, that should help you:
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showth...hp?t=123273471
Big difference? Yes and no. Running shoes have a very soft/squishy base. It can allow movement, which can cause injury. Will it happen everytime? Nope. Plenty of people squat with running shoes. It just isn't optimal.
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06-21-2010, 06:32 AM #18
Before I ever came on this forum I have never heard of squatting with special shoes or w/o shoes. I have been squatting for 10 years now with just regular basketball sneakers and I have absolutely no back issues whatsoever, no depth issues, no balance issues and no strength issues. That being said I should try squatting in "socks" or "chuck taylors" to see if there is any noticable difference. What is the benefit to squatting in socks again? is it purely a balancing issue?
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Well, the way it was explained to me is when you step under 300+ for squats, it really doesnt matter if you have super awesome gel or foam soled shoes, it all gets compressed very flat, lol, so why not just start out that way with flat soled shoes, or bare feet, although I think the socks thing is to stop sweaty feet and injuries from slipping, not sure...
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06-21-2010, 07:09 AM #22
The point of a hard soled shoe is so you can transfer energy more efficiently. Imagine trying to squat on a soft surface, lets say some wrestling mats. The mats are going to sink and you won't transfer all the energy through the floor because of it. It's the same concept with soft soled shoes. This is why all powerlifters wear something with a hard sole, either flat or with a raised heel.
There is no such thing as 'strong enough'
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