How much do oly shoes help?

[trauck1506]

I forgot my New Balance shoes at home today so I just wore my Nike Dunks which are probably better for power cleans. Usually I can Clean about 165 2 times which is kinda sad, but some how I got up 200 pounds fairly easy. It might be the shoes or just coincidence, but I'm not sure. Also, don't ever run after doing them because I know I might be sore for weeks now.

 

[skullcrushin22]

A crosstrainer type shoe or a shoe that has the air in the bottom can acutally decrease the amt. of weight you lift.

I just picked up a pair of these. I can really notice a difference.

Do-Win White, Red, & Black Weightlifting Shoes

 

[trauck1506]

What is the difference in weight you can lift? I would get something like that if I had the money and actually did oly lifts enough.

 

[skullcrushin22]

What is the difference in weight you can lift? I would get something like that if I had the money and actually did oly lifts enough.

Te difference is not huge but you can feel yourself pushing through your legs on lifts such as bench and shoulder press. To me I can feel myself push through the ground on all lifts. I dont do oly lifts, these shoes are fine for your bench,deadlift,squat,military press.

 

[V-Machine]

If you want shoes for squats and deads you might look into Converse All Stars. Flat soles so you sit back in the squat and push through your heels easier. Also transfers more weight to your hips and hams. Anything with a heel is counterproductive if you want a big squat or dead. There is a reason why many powerlifters wear Cons.

 

[goin on 4T]

If you want shoes for squats and deads you might look into Converse All Stars. Flat soles so you sit back in the squat and push through your heels easier. Also transfers more weight to your hips and hams. Anything with a heel is counterproductive if you want a big squat or dead. There is a reason why many powerlifters wear Cons.

Than why put 10lb weights under your heels when squating if its counter productive?

 

[V-Machine]

I've yet to see a top level powerlifter squatting with plates under the heels or with heeled shoes. Its basic biomechanics. Flat shoes distribute the weight onto stronger muscle groups (hips and hams) so you lift more.

Than why put 10lb weights under your heels when squating if its counter productive?

 

[trauck1506]

Dunks are flats at the bottom and I think I will start using the regularly and I can even tell a big difference when running. It is definitely easier to drop under the weight while doing power cleans.

 

[bblazer]

On a DL an only shoe also gives you about an additional 1.5" to pull.

B-

 

[keasbey]

i know my PF flyers make me run faster then a this giant dog that keeps eating our baseballs