Do you ever squat barefoot?

[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?