Do you ever squat barefoot?

[from zero]

If not, I'm going to recommend you try it.

I did it for the first time a few weeks ago, and I don't plan on ever wearing sneakers again ...


Just a little tip.

 

[cwick0]

I always squat in my socks. No tennis shoes, because i feel the heels give to much. Other options are work boots, wrestling shoes, or sqaut shoes.

 

[Lumberg]

I have squatted in shoes. my favorite exercise to do barefoot though is deadlifts

 

[punch]

Very funny that you mentioned that. I have and always will squat barefoot. Its a completely different feeling, better IMO.

 

[wnt2bBeast]

hmmmm? kinda like all those old pics of arnie and the guys doing deads and squats barefoot..may give it a whirl!!!!

 

[Tom Treutlein]

Always thought it's best to use shoes...I'll give it a try tomorrow.

 

[cwick0]

Always thought it's best to use shoes...I'll give it a try tomorrow.

Ever get the feeling that you heels are a little to elevated with shoes?

 

[Numani]

when i first started training. squats were always done bare foot. it had a lot to do with the gym i trained at rather than anything specific. never felt there was anything wrong with it.

 

[Lililston]

Are you flat footed?

I read something off an article that using flat shoes are best for squats....

 

[Tom Treutlein]

Yeah I read that too. I do feel like my heels are somewhat elevated though. I would think that proves true with heel raises too. Without shoes, you'd have a better ROM.

 

[ireekofawesomeness]

ive wanted to try this but i have bad fallen arches and i wear custom orthotics in my shoes, so would this be a bad idea for me due to the lack of support id have?

 

[cwick0]

ive wanted to try this but i have bad fallen arches and i wear custom orthotics in my shoes, so would this be a bad idea for me due to the lack of support id have?

At one time i had custom orthotics too, but they have since wore out and i have never replaced them. However, i have never had any trouble squatting in my socks. My arches are fine, just flat footed, but it isnt any trouble.

 

[Tom Treutlein]

I have a high-arch. Wonder if it'll effect me.

 

[Debaser]

Actually, shoes are detrimental to the functional foot. It is ideally designed. If you must use shoes, the flattest ones possible are best (all-stars).

By the way, flat-feet can be fixed through certain exercises. Your problem stems from the hips, not your feet.

 

[InTraining]

I didn't like the negative pressure it put on the backs of my feet near the achilles tendon...guess I'm one of the few that would rather squat in shoes(new balances, very flat)

 

[BOOEY]

Is the amount of weight you can use drastically lessened if you don't wear shoes ... leg day isnt for another 3 days here

 

[dood]

Always.

 

[Bonkme2]

Is the amount of weight you can use drastically lessened if you don't wear shoes ... leg day isnt for another 3 days here

My guess is that you might even be a tad bit stronger...? Anyone?