Barefeet?

RidleyRider

So lately in my local gym I've been seeing quiet a few people doing dead lifts and squats in there socks/bare feet. I just want to know why? Is there a benefit or whats the idea behind it?

Doyler92

RidleyRider wrote: »

So lately in my local gym I've been seeing quiet a few people doing dead lifts and squats in there socks/bare feet. I just want to know why? Is there a benefit or whats the idea behind it?

I may be wrong but you know 100% that your feet stay flat on the ground while doing them.

Hanley

The foam cushioning in sports shoes really ain't the best for providing a stable base to pick heavy **** up from.

RidleyRider

Odd, I've always thought my Puma's were pretty much dead flat. I'll give it a lash when leg day comes around again.

cc87

RidleyRider wrote: »

Odd, I've always thought my Puma's were pretty much dead flat. I'll give it a lash when leg day comes around again.

They might be flat but it depends on how soft the soles are. Are they nice and hard and dont really compress much so you have a nice stable base like Hanley mentioned or do they get compressed a lot and create movement in your feet, ankles and up along.

RidleyRider

I'll show you my shoes that I generally train in;



Sole pretty much molds around your foot?

Deano7788

RidleyRider wrote: »

I'll show you my shoes that I generally train in;



Sole pretty much molds around your foot?

I used to train in something like them and found them fine. Another option to consider is the fake converse you can get in Dunnes or Pennys. They're what I use now and I find them perfect.

RidleyRider

Deano7788 wrote: »

I used to train in something like them and found them fine. Another option to consider is the fake converse you can get in Dunnes or Pennys. They're what I use now and I find them perfect.

For some reason or another I was considering those too!

Deano7788

RidleyRider wrote: »

For some reason or another I was considering those too!

I honestly couldn't recommend them more. They're only a few euro, they last for ages and they were exactly what I wanted for the lifts.

squod

RidleyRider wrote: »

So lately in my local gym I've been seeing quiet a few people doing dead lifts and squats in there socks/bare feet. I just want to know why? Is there a benefit or whats the idea behind it?

Less travel and more stability for deads. More stability for squats too IMO. Plus
trainers really aren't suitable for squats. Weightlifting shoes, work boots or socks FTW.

RidleyRider

squod wrote: »

Less travel and more stability for deads. More stability for squats too IMO. Plus
trainers really aren't suitable for squats. Weightlifting shoes, work boots or socks FTW.

So I'm presuming more stability, more stability equals better form and eventually better gains?

Gummy Panda

RidleyRider wrote: »

So I'm presuming more stability, more stability equals better form and eventually better gains?

Less chance of injury.

I had a runner blow out while doing a 160 kilo squat. For a second I lose stability and panicked.

RidleyRider

Gummy Panda wrote: »

Less chance of injury.

I had a runner blow out while doing a 160 kilo squat. For a second I lose stability and panicked.

What happened the runner?

Gummy Panda

RidleyRider wrote: »

What happened the runner?

Sole on right foot compressed and glue came away so it was like my foot slipped in the runner. After that I bought a pair of Addidas Power Perfects

Mellor

RidleyRider wrote: »

I'll show you my shoes that I generally train in;



Sole pretty much molds around your foot?

I wear pumas a lot generally. Those kind are decent for training, better than running shoes, trainers. The sole is thin and dense.
I squat in lifting shoes now.
Deadlift in socks.

RidleyRider

Any link to a decent pair of lifting shoes?

squod

RidleyRider wrote: »

Any link to a decent pair of lifting shoes?

Thread next door in the strength forum

http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2056829597

Stench Blossoms

Converse are flat aren't they? I've seen a few people lifting wearing them.

Hanley

Stench Blossoms wrote: »

Converse are flat aren't they? I've seen a few people lifting wearing them.

Converse are alright yeah!

Stench Blossoms

I don't think I could do it. I refuse to wear any clothes I wear to the gym outside of the gym and I just love my converse too much.

Scuba Ste

Stench Blossoms wrote: »

I don't think I could do it. I refuse to wear any clothes I wear to the gym outside of the gym and I just love my converse too much.

You can get cheapo variations from Dunnes or Penneys or lifting shoes.

RidleyRider

squod wrote: »

Thread next door in the strength forum

http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2056829597

Cheers Squod.

Brian?

Stench Blossoms wrote: »

I don't think I could do it. I refuse to wear any clothes I wear to the gym outside of the gym and I just love my converse too much.

I had a pair of "converse" I bought on eBay for €9 I used solely for squatting. I prefer that to bare foot.

Deadlift in socks.

WHIP IT!

In theory, should you be able to DL or squat slightly more in socks/barefoot than you would in a regular pair of 'runners'?

Hanley

WHIP IT! wrote: »

In theory, should you be able to DL or squat slightly more in socks/barefoot than you would in a regular pair of 'runners'?

In theory, yup.

BUT if ankle mobility is a serious issue, the raised heels on normal trainers may make the squats easier.

kedrek1

Cant be bad and cheaper than most average tackys.

http://www.profitness-supplies.com/clothing-and-accessories/lifting-shoes/adidas-power-perfect-ll.html