Sneakers

[Sergeant]

When deadlifting does it make much of a difference in lift form and poundage difference when wearing a cross trainer sneaker or wrestling sneakers?

 

[powerlifterjay]

No i think the whole point in the wrestling shoes is it get you lower to the ground. And in the deadlift one inch is alot.

 

[endpoint]

Please dont quote me on this.

when a persons feet can feel the floor the central nervous system contracts all muscles involved in the movement a lot harder and quicker and your response time is better.

Im gonna have to look it up but it has a name and a better description.

Just as an example I have a hill near my house...and no shit it is eaiser to walk up with no shoes......

 

[Sebass67]

Would anyone have an idea of how much of a difference 1 inch makes? Poundages wise? I have some cross trainers and can pull 485...so With wrestling shoes ? 500?

 

[endpoint]

no i dont think that much of a difference.

I noticed that i am quicker out of the bottom of the lift and thats about it.
Give it a try. buy some chuck talyors or train bare foot.

I have developed a bad habit of training barefoot.....i feel more comfortable, but i use chuck taylors (well one stars) for heavy squating movements.

I dont think it is much of an issue.

still if i were you i would buy some shitty cavas thin soled shoes and see how they go.

 

[Sebass67]

Sounds pretty good. Could help me with cleans too. Maybe even planting my feet on bench. You never know but than again i might be getting too optimistic.

 

[powerlifterjay]

Answering a question from Sebass about 1 inch difference. I think it makes a little difference. Shit some people pull off plates and swear they pull more when there back pon the floor. I know in th erack a inch or two diffently make a difference. In my rack i can pull 50lbs more form the second pin which is right below my knee, then the first pin which is 2 inches lower. Go figure. I havent done the 3rd pin yet.

 

[Sebass67]

Thanks for the info bros.