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Oly shoes and Squats - Ramy_Saber - 12-14-2018
Hi guys,
So I been doing front squat until I got tired, my back got tired, my Abs can no longer handle this work. I started feeling that's a deadilf squat, a game of supporting the bar more than squatting it
So I say to: high bar squat, but I can't find an only shoes and connot afford the price now.
Can I use running shoes since it have high heel?
Or better put a plate under my heel while wearing converse?
RE: Oly shoes and Squats - Navigator - 12-14-2018
(12-14-2018, 07:38 AM)Ramy_Saber Wrote: Or better put a plate under my heel while wearing converse?
This
Don't waste your money for some fancy powerlifting shoes
RE: Oly shoes and Squats - Flip109 - 12-15-2018
I can’t stand oly shoes. I’ve tried them several times but they just feel so weird. I kick my shoes off to squat and deadlift. Soft running shoes are not very stable especially when you start getting heavy.
RE: Oly shoes and Squats - TruthSeeker - 12-18-2018
Running shoes suck for squatting. Unstable and squishy.
If you want to try a squat shoe but don't have the money, you can always use dress shoes - they have a thick sole and a heel. The old school weightlifters lifted in those before there were special Oly shoes.
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RE: Oly shoes and Squats - Altimis - 12-20-2018
(12-18-2018, 12:09 AM)TruthSeeker Wrote: Running shoes suck for squatting. Unstable and squishy.
If you want to try a squat shoe but don't have the money, you can always use dress shoes - they have a thick sole and a heel. The old school weightlifters lifted in those before there were special Oly shoes.
Are you serious? I am actually interested to try it
I normally squatting barefoots, nope I am not Arnie hardcore or anything, I just don't use shoes at home gym.
I do High Bar squats just fine but I wonder if I put elevated heels shoes will make wonder.
And I happens to have a old pair of dressing. The only thing that paused me now is safety lol.
RE: Oly shoes and Squats - Navigator - 12-21-2018
Haha, only don't throw your money on the new dressing shoes - you can find some second hand ones dirty cheap and they will be just fine for training
RE: Oly shoes and Squats - TruthSeeker - 12-21-2018
(12-20-2018, 08:18 AM)Altimis Wrote:(12-18-2018, 12:09 AM)TruthSeeker Wrote: Running shoes suck for squatting. Unstable and squishy.
If you want to try a squat shoe but don't have the money, you can always use dress shoes - they have a thick sole and a heel. The old school weightlifters lifted in those before there were special Oly shoes.
Are you serious? I am actually interested to try it
I normally squatting barefoots, nope I am not Arnie hardcore or anything, I just don't use shoes at home gym.
I do High Bar squats just fine but I wonder if I put elevated heels shoes will make wonder.
And I happens to have a old pair of dressing. The only thing that paused me now is safety lol.
I used the shoes from my prom for a while. It was a long time ago, and I don't remember anything special about the experience except that some people were outraged at the way I was dressed - sweat pants and dress shoes.
They will keep you very upright. Not good for weak knees, though.