I've asked this in another thread before but since I have my meet in less then a week, I want some good answers So when deadlifting, is it better to use oly shoes with an elevated heel or chuck taylors? I've heard that oly shoes put you in a better position to pull, is this true?
Olympic shoes put you in better position to catch in the hole.
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For the past two years I have been lucky enough to workout in my basement so I lifted in bare feet. It was awesome!
Since we moved to PA our apt doesn't have a basement so I've been using the university gym and working out in the Nike Free. It is great. They feel like slippers.
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I do what Mike does and deadlift barefoot. But when I do wear shoes its my Nike's that have just the slightest heel, but oh so close to flat soled. I like them. I never liked deadlifting in my running shoes; it just didn't feel right. Go Chucks
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I just got some hi-top Chucks. I love them. My squats feel better, and deadlift was nice too. i felt like i didn't have to work to stay balanced...i simply was balanced, instead of fighting the lean forward from thicker heels.
Just bought a pair of Chucks on the weekend. Can't wait to try them out tonight!
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I just got some hi-top Chucks. I love them. My squats feel better, and deadlift was nice too. i felt like i didn't have to work to stay balanced...i simply was balanced, instead of fighting the lean forward from thicker heels.
I like the high tops too. Besides, they are Danny King approved.
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Bought the Nike Frees. Feel good. In back off week at the mo...will give a review next week when I'm lifting again.
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Deadlift: oly shoes or chucks?
So when deadlifting, is it better to use oly shoes with an elevated heel or chuck taylors? I've heard that oly shoes put you in a better position to pull, is this true?
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