Science behind deadlifting/squating without shoes?

[CJNator]

I have read a while ago that it is better for spinal support to deadlift/squat without shoes but are there are other actual benefits?

 

[Krymzinn]

Dont think it would be a good idea. If anything i think it would screw up your back because youre sitting flat footed

 

[Sean1332]

I have read a while ago that it is better for spinal support to deadlift/squat without shoes but are there are other actual benefits?

I'd prefer with shoes to be able to grip the floor and generate torque, enabling a tighter position. Flat sole for deadlift and squat, maybe Olympic shoe (hard sturdy heel) depending on individual mobility and squat style.

 

[CJNator]

Dont think it would be a good idea. If anything i think it would screw up your back because youre sitting flat footed

I wish I can find same article, i was a good explanation why it was good to do it without shoes. Well most drive is with the heels while doing SQ/DL, wouldn't a shoe not allow good heel drive therefore it might be easier to mess up. I can't SQ/DL with shoes anymore, if I do I absolutely hate it.

 

[Sean1332]

I wish I can find same article, i was a good explanation why it was good to do it without shoes. Well most drive is with the heels while doing SQ/DL, wouldn't a shoe not allow good heel drive therefore it might be easier to mess up. I can't SQ/DL with shoes anymore, if I do I absolutely hate it.

What kind of shoes were you wearing before?

And I can understand conventional deadlift barefoot.

Either way, I feel a flat/stable soled shoe is more fitting to squat than barefoot. IMO

 

[CJNator]

What kind of shoes were you wearing before?

And I can understand conventional deadlift barefoot.

Either way, I feel a flat/stable soled shoe is more fitting to squat than barefoot. IMO

It was a running shoe so definitely not for DLs or SQs. I do agree with a flat soled shoe, I feel IMO it would be basically the same as flat foot.

 

[Sean1332]

It was a running shoe so definitely not for DLs or SQs. I do agree with a flat soled shoe, I feel IMO it would be basically the same as flat foot.

I guess it would be dependent on technique. I personally depend on a flat shoe with a good grip to the floor for my squats and sumo pulls. I'd be interested in that article.

 

[Gutterpump]

I can't lift without shoes. Gives me muscle cramps in my feet. I supposes a good rollout with a lacrosse ball first might help though.

 

[CJNator]

I guess it would be dependent on technique. I personally depend on a flat shoe with a good grip to the floor for my squats and sumo pulls. I'd be interested in that article.

I wish I can find it, I read that a long time ago.

 

[kisaj]

I have never conventional deadlifted in shoes. I just prefer not to. I use 0 rise for sumo, just for grip.

 

[CJNator]

I have never conventional deadlifted in shoes. I just prefer not to. I use 0 rise for sumo, just for grip.

Same here, I tried sumo shoeless and slipped, also crushed my foot lol but its all good.

Edit: I looked up those shoes, might just get them.