Bare Foot Squatting (firm, lifting, gym, Reebok)

[1orlando]

Hey folks I wanted to share a quick experience with all of you and maybe get some feedback. I squatted bare foot today foe the first time in my whole life. I am 45 by the way. I know Arnold Shwarzenegger and some other great athletes did it back in the day and I considered doing it too but never actually did and I have to tell you that I loved it. It felt very smooth and natural, of course I did this at home. I think I might start squatting bare foot regularly from now on at least every other leg workout. I was wondering if anyone here squats bare foot regularly and what your results have been. I always understood that it helps with strength and balance as well and ankles but I want to hear from people here, thanks to those of you who participate in advance

[McBain II]

I've never done it.

[Ginge McFantaPants]

I do them thrice per week, with no issues. Maybe it's my sneakers, but I feel more stable barefoot and able to deeper into a squat.

[1orlando]

Originally Posted by Ms.Mathlete

I do them thrice per week, with no issues. Maybe it's my sneakers, but I feel more stable barefoot and able to deeper into a squat.

That was kind of the same thing I felt.

[Zara Ray]

I see people wearing those 'toe shoes' at the gym doing squats and deadlifts in them. I know that wearing flat, hard bottom shoes are best for compound leg exercises and I need to buy another pair for myself on leg days.



I wouldn't mind doing squats barefoot if I had the equipment where I live.

[McBain II]

Originally Posted by Zara Ray

I see people wearing those 'toe shoes' at the gym doing squats and deadlifts in them. I know that wearing flat, hard bottom shoes are best for compound leg exercises and I need to buy another pair for myself on leg days.



I wouldn't mind doing squats barefoot if I had the equipment where I live.

God, I hate those things...lol.

[hawaiiancoconut]

Nope. I'm in chucks whenever I'm squatting.

[Suburban_Guy]

I use Reebok Oly Lifter 2.0's when lifting.

I like the stability, solid sole, and slightly raised heel to help me get a firm feel and a deeper squat.

[iknowftbll]

I did it for the first time a few weeks ago because I had a broken toe. I am going to get a pair of chuck's for squat/DL day.

[Ginge McFantaPants]

Originally Posted by hawaiiancoconut

Nope. I'm in chucks whenever I'm squatting.

Geez, I never thought of that! You'd think with half a dozen pairs in the closet it would have occurred to me at some point.