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re: Lifting Shoes
Posted on 3/15/24 at 7:01 am to wryder1
Posted on 3/15/24 at 7:01 am to wryder1
I’m currently wearing new balance shoes that were fitted for me for running. I just got back in to lifting about 2 months ago and now that I’m getting back in to heavier lifts, I notice that when I’m pushing up on my squats, the weight ends up on the front of my feet. I can feel myself going forward. If it’s form then that’s fine, I will work on that but I just figured it was, or partially, due to my shoes.
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Posted on 3/15/24 at 7:11 am to wryder1
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I notice that when I’m pushing up on my squats, the weight ends up on the front of my feet.
This is very common. For the most part you are relying on your quads to finish your lift. Work on glute and hamstring recruitment.
When it comes to shoes, most running/athletic shoes have a very high heel, hence why we have a dorsiflexion epidemic in this country, which can result in you driving your knees forward which puts weight on the balls of your feet. Wearing flat soled shoes will help you keep most of that weight on your heels.
Posted on 3/15/24 at 7:23 am to wryder1
Don’t squat in running shoes. That’s the first issue. Get some Chucks, Nanos, Metcons, or No Bulls. Stiffer sole allows better grounding.
When squatting, sink into your heels and try to point your toes upwards as coming out of the bottoms position. Should help with the weight going towards the front of your foot.
When squatting, sink into your heels and try to point your toes upwards as coming out of the bottoms position. Should help with the weight going towards the front of your foot.
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