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Title: whats the better leg training shoes???
Post by: NaturalWonder83 on December 13, 2009, 05:17:54 PM: i have some wrestling shoes

but i hear nike free are good

whats good for leg training??

thanks
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Post by: uberman09 on December 13, 2009, 05:18:36 PM: ::)
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Post by: Mr Nobody on December 13, 2009, 05:19:30 PM: Quote from: NaturalWonder83 on December 13, 2009, 05:17:54 PM
i have some wrestling shoes

but i hear nike free are good

whats good for leg training??

thanks
The wresting shoes are good for calf work
Title: Re: whats the better leg training shoes???
Post by: NaturalWonder83 on December 13, 2009, 05:21:22 PM: Quote from: Mr Nobody on December 13, 2009, 05:19:30 PM
The wresting shoes are good for calf work
thanks
Title: Re: whats the better leg training shoes???
Post by: ether on December 13, 2009, 05:36:00 PM: Flat bottom shoes are really good for legs...much greater stability.

I wouldn't wear cross trainers, indoor soccer shoes or something similar works best.

ditto for calves.
Title: Re: whats the better leg training shoes???
Post by: NaturalWonder83 on December 13, 2009, 05:37:36 PM: thanks guys
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Post by: Luv2Hurt on December 13, 2009, 05:47:14 PM: Yes shoes with a thin, flat sole would be best. Worst are those shoes with like the shock absorber looking heals.
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Post by: caseyviator on December 13, 2009, 06:07:57 PM: Quote from: Luv2Hurt on December 13, 2009, 05:47:14 PM
Yes shoes with a thin, flat sole would be best. Worst are those shoes with like the shock absorber looking heals.

i think the closet thing tp barefeet is the best...especially for calves!! cause u get the most strech n movement...ive wore wrestling shoes for all workouts for 15+years..only time i dont is when im doin my powerliftin squats cause for me the heel works best also the stability for trainin with heavy weight like 600-800..now when im just bodybuilding squats always wresting shoes i luv them..im also a decent barefoot waterskier and it toughens my meet greatly for that sport as well..plus they r like 20 bucks
Title: Re: whats the better leg training shoes???
Post by: chaos on December 13, 2009, 06:15:42 PM: I use wrestling shoes for squats and deads Gene.
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Post by: NaturalWonder83 on December 13, 2009, 06:24:51 PM: thanks yall
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Post by: Bodybuilding Related on December 13, 2009, 06:34:09 PM: What kind of weights you working with these days Gene?
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Post by: chaos on December 13, 2009, 06:37:39 PM: Quote from: Bodybuilding Related on December 13, 2009, 06:34:09 PM
What kind of weights you working with these days Gene?
I heard Gene is working with Ivanko weights.
Title: Re: whats the better leg training shoes???
Post by: NaturalWonder83 on December 13, 2009, 06:38:37 PM: Quote from: Bodybuilding Related on December 13, 2009, 06:34:09 PM
What kind of weights you working with these days Gene?
i got 100lb dumbell step ups 2 weeks ago!
Title: Re: whats the better leg training shoes???
Post by: Bodybuilding Related on December 13, 2009, 06:44:06 PM: Quote from: NaturalWonder83 on December 13, 2009, 06:38:37 PM
i got 100lb dumbell step ups 2 weeks ago!

Nice.
Title: Re: whats the better leg training shoes???
Post by: NaturalWonder83 on December 13, 2009, 06:44:56 PM: Quote from: Bodybuilding Related on December 13, 2009, 06:44:06 PM
Nice.
thanks :)
Title: Re: whats the better leg training shoes???
Post by: Doug_Hepburn on December 13, 2009, 06:47:59 PM: Chuck Taylors for squatting PL style

Olympic lifting shoes for high bar and front squats

Wrestling shoes for deads
Title: Re: whats the better leg training shoes???
Post by: chaos on December 13, 2009, 06:50:00 PM: Quote from: Doug_Hepburn on December 13, 2009, 06:47:59 PM
Chuck Taylors for squatting PL style

Olympic lifting shoes for high bar and front squats

Wrestling shoes for deads
You have stock in a shoe store?
Title: Re: whats the better leg training shoes???
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Title: Re: whats the better leg training shoes???
Post by: BB on December 13, 2009, 07:23:25 PM: The key to weightlifting/powerlifting shoes is the hard sole, as it helps with leg drive out of hole in certain lifts. As for the heel, it is more of a lifter's personal choice in powerlifting, you'll notice over the years that heel height, etc.... changes a bit over the years.

For weightlifting, it's the combo of the heel plus the hard sole that is helpful during the lifts. It has to do with leg drive and ankle, shin, and pelvis position during certain parts of the lifts. It's a bit technical for a short post, but you'll notice it and understand it if you ever take up O/Ling. Most Weightlifters prefer the low cut shoes for ankle mobility.

Also, needless to say, your lifting shoes should be the tightest you can get away with for stability, perticularly in width.

For most general lifting, Adidas Sambas or Converse Chuck Taylor's should be good enough.
Title: Re: whats the better leg training shoes???
Post by: Coach is Back! on December 13, 2009, 07:24:24 PM: Quote from: NaturalWonder83 on December 13, 2009, 05:17:54 PM
i have some wrestling shoes

but i hear nike free are good

whats good for leg training??

thanks

Barefoot (in socks of course)
Title: Re: whats the better leg training shoes???
Post by: claymore on December 13, 2009, 07:41:27 PM: Quote from: NaturalWonder83 on December 13, 2009, 05:17:54 PM
i have some wrestling shoes

but i hear nike free are good

whats good for leg training??

thanks

It doesn't matter
Title: Re: whats the better leg training shoes???
Post by: cross-of-iron on December 13, 2009, 07:45:43 PM: Quote from: claymore on December 13, 2009, 07:41:27 PM
It doesn't matter

Yeah, when you're squatting 135 on a smith...

I wear samba's for squats and deads.
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Post by: G.O.A.T. on December 13, 2009, 07:47:16 PM: Chuck Taylors
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Post by: WillGrant on December 13, 2009, 11:33:38 PM: jtsunami recomends these Gene
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Post by: affeman on December 14, 2009, 04:32:46 AM: The flatter, the better. That's why most powerlifters wear ballet shoes. If you think that looks gay (what most people would agree with), try martial arts shoes like the one from Adidas or Nike, they look great and have a similar paper thin structure.

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