Post: #1

Just wanted to share a favorite lift of mine. This complex or circuit lift is exhausting. The circuit is done continuously and is great for adding mass to your shoulders, increasing your stamina, and getting lean.

I throw 5 sets into my workout 1-2 times a week. Light weight is necessary. The highest weight I have ever used for the lift is 35 lbs dumbbells.

Dumbbell Complex 1- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=olhu0n01Oio

Post: #2

Never take anyone who wears running shoes while lifting weights seriously.

Post: #3

(12-27-2013 12:08 AM)obrero Wrote:  Never take anyone who wears running shoes while lifting weights seriously.

yeah, why would you listen to someone that has trained two eastern european olympic medal winning weightlifters and been a strength and conditioning coach for Texas A&M.

smarten the fuck up and stop acting like a woman by judging people by what shoes they wear. This is the OP's 2nd post and he's trying to contribute something to the forum besides lame jokes.

Post: #4

(12-27-2013 11:26 AM)wiscanada Wrote:  

(12-27-2013 12:08 AM)obrero Wrote:  Never take anyone who wears running shoes while lifting weights seriously.

yeah, why would you listen to someone that has trained two eastern european olympic medal winning weightlifters and been a strength and conditioning coach for Texas A&M.

smarten the fuck up and stop acting like a woman by judging people by what shoes they wear. This is the OP's 2nd post and he's trying to contribute something to the forum besides lame jokes.

had a kid the other day tell me I needed flat soled shoes for squatting if I was serious about it. I thought...yeah flat soled shoes would be cool, but I'll be alright without them.

then he started squatting 205 about a 1/4 of the way down grunting like a deaf chick having an orgasm.

Post: #5

(12-27-2013 12:48 PM)AntiTrace Wrote:  

(12-27-2013 11:26 AM)wiscanada Wrote:  

(12-27-2013 12:08 AM)obrero Wrote:  Never take anyone who wears running shoes while lifting weights seriously.

yeah, why would you listen to someone that has trained two eastern european olympic medal winning weightlifters and been a strength and conditioning coach for Texas A&M.

smarten the fuck up and stop acting like a woman by judging people by what shoes they wear. This is the OP's 2nd post and he's trying to contribute something to the forum besides lame jokes.

had a kid the other day tell me I needed flat soled shoes for squatting if I was serious about it. I thought...yeah flat soled shoes would be cool, but I'll be alright without them.

then he started squatting 205 about a 1/4 of the way down grunting like a deaf chick having an orgasm.

these are the guys keeping reebok in business

Post: #6

Running shoes are comfortable to walk around in the gym. If I'm wearing one with a raised heel/gel sole though I will take it off for squats and deadlifts.

Post: #7

Chuck Taylors for life

Post: #8

What benefit do Chuck Taylors or barefoot have over other types of shoes for squatting?

I have been squatting for years in basketball shoes and have never had an issue.

Post: #9

(12-28-2013 12:46 PM)MasculineProfiles Wrote:  What benefit do Chuck Taylors or barefoot have over other types of shoes for squatting?

I have been squatting for years in basketball shoes and have never had an issue.

barefoot or flat soles like chucks or cheap skate shoes help me to feel more stable when doing squats or like I can sit back more when doing deadlifts.

Post: #10

I see, so they provide some added balance. Have you noticed a performance benefit?

I read a bit about it and it seems the barefoot or chuck taylor style shoes put a greater stretch on the achilles, potentially adding explosiveness.

Post: #11

I will definitely be trying this out.. I'm in the process of trying to really get my shoulders massive like He-man. Action figure style

I think they look quite good now. but I really would like them to pop. woman melt over the look. and I find it aesthetically pleasing as wel

Post: #12

Most shoes have quite a bit of cushion in them, which when squatting and deadlifting higher weights add instability. They also have a higher heel which pushes your body forward a bit, which can hurt your form. Some people like lifting with some extra heel in the back, but I prefer barefoot or Chucks.

Post: #13

I heard Vibram KSO were the best for squats and deadlifts. Has anyone ever tried them?

Post: #14

Never used them, but why would they be the best?

Never heard of a legitimate powerlifter using them, but I've heard of hundreds using Chucks or going barefoot.

Post: #15

Had an older pair of Vibram FiveFingers that I used to hike with. Wore out quickly but provided tremendous stability and truth be told never used them in the gym but if I had excellent grip and support on craggy rocks then imagine it on a flat floor in a gym.

Post: #16

believe it or not Vibrams make terrific driving shoes. For squatting, no, get a pair of Chucks or real weightlifting shoes. For Deadlifting, just take your shoes off and save $100 on the rubber toe shoes.