Thread: Deadlifting barefoot

I wear shoes. I have seen people do it. it is uncomfortable to me.

I have done it once, I liked it alot. My fat are pretty flat though, that may make a difference

Originally Posted by fufu

I have done it once, I liked it alot. My fat are pretty flat though, that may make a difference

ur fat's pretty flat? Mine's round and squishy....

I bought some wrestling shoes yesterday to work out in. They were on sale...I think I will like leg work in them..we will see today.

What type of shoes are most recomended for say Deadlifting/Squating? I just wear running shoes but I can see where a flatter sole could be beneficial.

Originally Posted by FatCatMC

What type of shoes are most recomended for say Deadlifting/Squating? I just wear running shoes but I can see where a flatter sole could be beneficial.

i like flat shoes, like samba classics from adidas, for deadlifting.

Originally Posted by P-funk

i like flat shoes, like samba classics from adidas, for deadlifting.

I was actually thinking the same thing. I know Fufu likes to rock the Chuck's, but I look like a fat lesbian when I wear them..

Cool, thanks.

Originally Posted by FatCatMC

I was actually thinking the same thing. I know Fufu likes to rock the Chuck's, but I look like a fat lesbian when I wear them..

Cool, thanks.

I just got a new pair actually, 30 bucks!

Yup sure do, I lift barefoot no matter what the exercise

I read that you should always dead lift and squat with shoes because this gives the arches of your feet proper support.

I used to barefoot absolutely everything when i worked out at home, since ive joined a gym i wear shoes though.

I havent found them to be much different. Perhaps barefoot i had more control over balance, but its nothing form-affecting.

My feet aren't flat so I likely feel it more in my heels
and the outsides of my feet. I've heard Chuck's are pretty good/cheap
for DL and squat shoes, but since I have arches maybe I should get some decent cross training shoes?

Originally Posted by snoogans

Anyone else deadlift barefoot? Powerlifting coach told me this was better
for your ankles. Recently, the outsides of my feet have been sore as hell
maybe as a result of the deadlifting barefoot. Just curious if anyone else
does this. I think I'll start wearing wrestling shoes.

Once in a while I will squat or deadlift in bare feet (I WO at home). Most of the time I wear some Tsubos - very little cusion and no ankle support.
http://www.tsubo.com/men.php?collect...19&details=yes

Originally Posted by fUnc17

Yup sure do, I lift barefoot no matter what the exercise

Ditto! I never wear shoes when I workout. I also don't wear any clothing that hugs to tightly to the body. I need to feel unrestricted when I'm lifting.

A personality quirk, I guess...

I do both squats and deadlifts without shoes my video has me without shoes. I wear loose stretchy pants the ones that I can rip off like party boy

http://youtube.com/watch?v=9xP_zkaG810 = ME

Originally Posted by Diablo1990

I do both squats and deadlifts without shoes my video has me without shoes. I wear loose stretchy pants the ones that I can rip off like party boy

http://youtube.com/watch?v=9xP_zkaG810 = ME

who the hell cares what kind of pants you wear?

you do have good deadlift form though. back is flat.

SEXAYYY PANTS! I went to the bowling alley around last week and just ripped them off and everyone thought I was crazy

Diablo that looked smooth and controlled. I DL sumo style though
because I have long limbs. I turn my toes out as well so a lot of pressure goes thru my heels and the outside of my feet.

And here's an example of what NOT to do.

Originally Posted by DOMS

Ditto! I never wear shoes when I workout. I also don't wear any clothing that hugs to tightly to the body. I need to feel unrestricted when I'm lifting.

A personality quirk, I guess...

Originally Posted by FatCatMC

And here's an example of what NOT to do.

holymoly1234 (1 month ago)
Hahaha, that guy is Anthony Vetucci, 405lb raw bench, 500lb shirted bencher, like a 600lb squatter. He was just ripping off the guy known as dieselweasel.
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aaronwhiffin (5 days ago)
Agreed - definately fake, look how he places bar down easily. Saying that, I'm sure people do lift like that - scary!



Those are comments ont hat video

Franco and Arnold used to go barefoot