Who squats barefooted??

[evilknievil250r]

My last couple leg days i gave this a shot after reading about it. Ive always noticed while squatting with sneakers on that i couldnt really focus on driving my heals through the floor maybe cuz how they are shaped or watever, and was more prone to lean forwrd which didnt feel comfortable...After doing it barefoot, i realized its a lot more cofortable, and that it hit my legs and glutes a lot better....

Just curious if anyone does this or has ever tried it..I know im sold....post up!!! Want to hear feedback...

 

[joe d]

i do it all the time. it works so much better for me. i await the flaming in this thread lol.

 

[RottenWillow]

My last couple leg days i gave this a shot after reading about it. Ive always noticed while squatting with sneakers on that i couldnt really focus on driving my heals through the floor maybe cuz how they are shaped or watever, and was more prone to lean forwrd which didnt feel comfortable...After doing it barefoot, i realized its a lot more cofortable, and that it hit my legs and glutes a lot better....

Just curious if anyone does this or has ever tried it..I know im sold....post up!!! Want to hear feedback...

I actually prefer barefooted to my Chuck Taylors. When I'm squatting heavy, which is above 220, I just feel more anchored and stable going barefooted.

But I also train alone in my home gym so there's no knuckleheads to drop plates on my toes.

 

[evilknievil250r]

i do it all the time. it works so much better for me. i await the flaming in this thread lol.

Agreed.....I wish i knew this b4....I actually enjoy doing squats now...More natural movement...Do u deadlift barefoot too or is that a no no??

 

[evilknievil250r]

I actually prefer barefooted to my Chuck Taylors. When I'm squatting heavy, which is above 220, I just feel more anchored and stable going barefooted.

But I also train alone in my home gym so there's no knuckleheads to drop plates on my toes.

Same here and im always more cautious and paranoid when i handle plates barefoot and always on point..All it takes is a 5lb weight slippin out of my hands and.....Ill stop there....lol...

 

[bblazer]

This thread does not belong in the AAS forum and is being moved to its proper place.

B-

 

[BKDFKUP]

Arnold squatted barefooted

 

[the.gladiator1987]

i squat barefoot and with chuck taylors. I like both, i do feel more power with barefoot tho.

 

[ExtraMile]

iv not done barefoot in ages, i keep my shoes on cause its easier and the gym floor is dirty.

if i trained at home i would train barefoot the whole time...

 

[ryansdad]

I don't train barefooted, but I do wear classic Vans. Never was a fan of the Converse. Maybe when I get my home gym built, I'll train barefooted.

Jeff