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Psycho Sonny · 2 Jun 2011 at 03:28

Cristian said:
I always did similar jumps on my squats on HST, as you can see the 60k and 100k set are simply warmups, they are enough to get the body boing in my experience.

i know they are warm ups that is blatantly obvious.

it would have been much safer to do

60
100
140
162.5

missing the 140 just makes it a crazy leap. its only 1 more set just to get the body used to the weight increasing.

jumping from 100 to 162.5 that is that like a over 50% jump, and imo risking injuries?

Andr3w · 2 Jun 2011 at 05:11

What footwear do you guys use when lifting? I use normal running trainers but i've been told pumps/bear foot is the best way to go?

I've heard of these before: Vibram five fingers: http://www.vibramfivefingers.it/eng/Classic.aspx?gender=M

Does anyone use them for lifting/running in? I'm thinking of getting some.

Psycho Sonny · 2 Jun 2011 at 05:16

Andr3w said:
What footwear do you guys use when lifting? I use normal running trainers but i've been told pumps/bear foot is the best way to go?

I've heard of these before: Vibram five fingers: http://www.vibramfivefingers.it/eng/Classic.aspx?gender=M

Does anyone use them for lifting/running in? I'm thinking of getting some.

i have 2 pairs of vibram five fingers, and i started physio a few months back from a knee specialist. she told me flat shoes were the worst thing for me and the way my leg, foot and knee work. i need a shoe with a decent curve in the middle or wear special insoles.

your shoe is supposed to be your first line of defense then your foot then your calve so your knees get less abuse. so your shoe, your foot alignment and movement matters a lot.

personally i would say they are bad for you, im gonna use them for when i go on holiday, the beach and swimming and stuff like that.

Andr3w · 2 Jun 2011 at 05:38

So they are pretty bad for running in? What about lifting, squats/deads/power cleans etc?

Freefaller · 2 Jun 2011 at 06:55

They're awesome for lifting and running etc...

BennyC · 2 Jun 2011 at 07:22

Edit: Whoops. wrong thread. Wait... no right thread, lol

Psycho Sonny said:
personally i would say they are bad for you, im gonna use them for when i go on holiday, the beach and swimming and stuff like that.

Andr3w said:
So they are pretty bad for running in? What about lifting, squats/deads/power cleans etc?

Remember the running style is different, on the balls of your feet, like when sprinting. So there's no heel strike.

I use mine for lifting and the occasional run or other form of CV.

semi-pro waster · 2 Jun 2011 at 07:47

Andr3w said:
What footwear do you guys use when lifting? I use normal running trainers but i've been told pumps/bear foot is the best way to go?

For deadlifts and squats I'd normally go barefoot, it doesn't matter much at the level I'm at but it means you're not going to suffer from the trainers compressing under load. The other option would be to get weightlifting shoes but they're relatively expensive and specialised.

Andr3w · 2 Jun 2011 at 07:55

Freefaller said:
They're awesome for lifting and running etc...

Thanks

BennyC said:
Remember the running style is different, on the balls of your feet, like when sprinting. So there's no heel strike.

I use mine for lifting and the occasional run or other form of CV.

Is it easy to remember how to run naturally again? I usually run/cycle on a wednesday then around a 4/5mile on a saturday morning

semi-pro waster said:
For deadlifts and squats I'd normally go barefoot, it doesn't matter much at the level I'm at but it means you're not going to suffer from the trainers compressing under load. The other option would be to get weightlifting shoes but they're relatively expensive and specialised.

I can't go bearfoot in my gym, also never tried lifting bearfoot but everybody says it's for the best.

I'm going to get some classics. Ohh i'm excited

!.,.. thing is, i'm going to order whichever ones I get to afghanistan, so it's going to take a few weeks before they get there, and if they don't fit...uh oh!!

What are they like for running on gravel/uneven ground?

N19h7m4r3 · 2 Jun 2011 at 09:38

I'm old school.

I use converse all-star high tops for all my lifting.
If they're good enough for pro lifters and cheap enough I'll always use a pair.

regulus · 2 Jun 2011 at 09:47

I use these

http://www.sportsdirect.com/fila-trail-trieste-boots-mens-181225?colcode=18122503

Wanting some Otomix but having difficulty finding them in size 12's

N19h7m4r3 · 2 Jun 2011 at 10:09

regulus said:
I use these

http://www.sportsdirect.com/fila-trail-trieste-boots-mens-181225?colcode=18122503

Wanting some Otomix but having difficulty finding them in size 12's

Size 12?! Are you a mutant?

Morba · 2 Jun 2011 at 10:17

Size 12 is bad?

Looks at size 12 wide shoes. Only 5'9 ish as well

N19h7m4r3 · 2 Jun 2011 at 10:24

FFS!

I truly am the blacksheep and midget in my family. All good at sports, and all over 6 foot.
Even my extended family.

I'm the shortest person in my direct and extented families at 5'8 and a shoe size of 8.5...

Skillmister · 2 Jun 2011 at 10:37

I wear basically a cheap version of martial arts shoes. Slip on, comfortable and flat soled. Terrible for running in, aboslutely no cushioning whatsoever but great for lifting. Size 12 all the way

DarkShadow · 2 Jun 2011 at 11:28

N19h7m4r3 said:
I'm old school.

I use converse all-star high tops for all my lifting.
If they're good enough for pro lifters and cheap enough I'll always use a pair.

*High Fives*

Chucks all the way. My other nike flats have been obliterated from squatting :eek:

Delvis · 2 Jun 2011 at 11:31

Ohhhh Shoulder pain how much I do love you!!!!!! <3

Buffman · 2 Jun 2011 at 11:32

I find my heels sometimes raising during squats in my converse, anyway to stop this?

icecold · 2 Jun 2011 at 11:46

I wear my vibrams almost exclusively in the gym. I'm very happy with them, even though they are very slightly too big (there is a little bit of space for my heal to slide laterally).

I'm glad nobody said they wear oly shoes

I've seen them recommended for people who can't make the angles for conventional low bar squatting...mobilise you lazy barstewards!

XZiBIT · 2 Jun 2011 at 11:50

Usually happens when you are using your quads instead of squatting with your hams, glutes and hips. Start the squat with your chest up, back tucked and hips back. As you come down push your knee's apart and hips back, keeping your chest up and look slightly up at something on the wall.

If you heels are still raising lower the weight, as your body is trying recruit more quad strength to complete the lift. If you do all these things I have no idea, as I squat without shoes

BennyC · 2 Jun 2011 at 11:55

The Craig said:
I find my heels sometimes raising during squats in my converse, anyway to stop this?

It won't be beacuse of your shoes. As as all ready said try those tips and also try to press the otside of your foot in to the ground as you lift.

It might be the bar positioning pulling you forward or throing you off balance.

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