Squat Rx #8

Shoes for squatting are discussed

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• squat
• rx
• #8
• shoes
• weightlifting
• powerlifting
• technique

[johnnymnemonic2]

I'm sorry, but I accidently pressed a wrong key and deleted a comment about Vibram Fingers shoes... I appreciate the comment and hope you can repost it.

I haven't tried the shoes, but I've heard good things about them.

[freddyfastfingers]

so heres a question, im getting a pair of adidas iron work II shoes, what kind of socks, if any should i wear?

[johnnymnemonic2]

It'll depend on the fit of the shoe - my Adidas OL shoes are pretty tight and a thicker sock won't cut it. I prefer to wear socks, but that's just me.

[johnnymnemonic2]

I know a lot of very strong people who squat barefoot, but I just don't think it's a good idea. One reason given is that when you squat barefoot that you don't have any proprioception interference that you might get from a shoe sole. I think that if you squat in an OL (olympic lifting) shoe, the hard sole maintains that barefoot "feel" while still providing your foot traction, support, and protection.

Just my opinion.

[johnnymnemonic2]

I have similar issues and, personally, prefer not to squat without a shoe w. arch support - I squat in my Adidas OL shoes and they have served me very well.

[johnnymnemonic2]

Actually, for most people, ankle flexibility should not be an issue. It's usually inflexible hams/hips and a fear of losing balance that cause people to come up on their toes. I've thought about making another video about it, but, to be honest, A LOT of the things I'd suggest are the same as in #1 and #2.

Watch the first two Squat Rxs again and see if any of those suggestions help you. Let me know.

[CIarKent]

i did squats and deadlifts with no shoes and fucked up a ligament in my foot : (

[doviende]

Coincidentally, lots of cycling shoes are great for squatting. I have a pair of semi-casual cycling shoes with SPD cleats that are recessed into the bottom so that it's easy to walk around in them. The soles are fairly stiff, and non-compressible, so they work out great for squatting.

[JackThrice85]

Sweet I been lifting in my Chucks for awhile, glad they're a recommendation!

[ebutuoy88]

yeah, I thought you were supposed to avoid going on the toes and this seems sort of the same thing. I'm also wondering about bare feet..

[MrDonkDonkerson]

I saw the part about bare feet sweating at the end but I wasn't really sure how to interpret it. Is it okay to squat barefoot or just using socks?

[shumshum81]

I have really flat feet and I use running shoes with lots of arch support. Think I should stick with those? I like the idea of being stable on the ground but I'm afraid of hurting myself.

[NycCuban]

Thanks for this video. Its just the information I was looking for.

[nackorath]

Ive been squatting in OLYshoes (Ironworks II) for years. Lately, i have switched to flatsole wrestlingshoes since i find they help me keep my heels in contact with the floor. Before, with OLYshoes that is, the weight used to shift over to the balls of the feet. I know it sounds strange. Im thinking that it may have something to do with long thighs and legs. Anyone else had similar experience?

[JayvH]

The weightlifiting shoes have heels, so it's easier to go deep. But isn't this a kind of cheating cause you don't develop the flexibility to do it with a flat sole?

[kingmikeofthenorth]

I've been using Brook's running shoes since I started lifting again (about 8 months now) and I never really had a problem but now that my squat is getting kinda heavy, around 300+ lbs, I notice it affecting my squat. My foot moves around way too much and gets squashed. I'm going to take your advice and whip out ye olde chucks.