Anyone tried Deadlifting in Olympic Shoes?

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Forby		Anyone tried Deadlifting in Olympic Shoes?	19-04-2013 @ 11:14
Member 1110, 414 posts SQ 300, BP 180, DL 320 800.0 kgs @ 105kgs UnEq	Just curious to see if this might help with any weeknesses I may have? if anyone has tried it?

macroth		...	19-04-2013 @ 11:18
no longer the Swiss Deadlift record holder Member 3517, 3368 posts SQ 182.5, BP 122.5, DL 255 560.0 kgs @ 90kgs UnEq	I've done it at times, if only because they were the only shoes I had brought at the gym on the day. It shifts you forward a bit and gets the quads involved more, if I'm not mistaken, but I can't say I've seen a huge difference. You get a higher heel, but a solid and stable surface to push on. Some may say they're not ideal for deadlifting, but Oly lifters can still shift massive amounts of weight, so it's worth trying out if you're looking to change things. What weaknesses are you trying to fix?

Forby		...	19-04-2013 @ 11:27
Member 1110, 414 posts SQ 300, BP 180, DL 320 800.0 kgs @ 105kgs UnEq	thanks for the reply just something i would like to try out usually hitch my lockout so thought this might help with that

Teddy		...	19-04-2013 @ 12:42
in my mouth Member 2264, 92 posts SQ 227.5, BP 150, DL 290 667.5 kgs @ 100kgs UnEq	The fella I deadlift with does so in oly shoes. I've tried it in my lions but found it pulled me forward too much.

Ramsay777		...	19-04-2013 @ 12:42
Member 3942, 1107 posts SQ 200, BP 160, DL 315 675.0 kgs @ 102kgs UnEq	I find I can get into a much better starting position, but fall forward when I get the weight off the floor due to the raised heels so I usually just wear converse or take my shoes off. However, plenty of olympic lifters shift a hellish amount of weight off the floor wearing them, with some adjustments to your standard technique in flat soled shoes, you'd be able to pull quite comfortably in them. You'll probably end up "squatting" the weight up, much like Igor here, and Misha does a similar technique.

brownbear		...	19-04-2013 @ 12:49
Morrisons - rump - 7£ Member 2206, 11578 posts SQ 228, BP 150, DL 260 638.0 kgs @ 98kgs UnEq	Ramsay777 said:I find I can get into a much better starting position, but fall forward when I get the weight off the floor due to the raised heels so I usually just wear converse or take my shoes off. However, plenty of olympic lifters shift a hellish amount of weight off the floor wearing them, with some adjustments to your standard technique in flat soled shoes, you'd be able to pull quite comfortably in them. You'll probably end up "squatting" the weight up, much like Igor here, and Misha does a similar technique. misha doesnt squat up the weight, if you watch he moves up and is in a normal pulling position before the weight leaves the floor

DomRedshaw		...	19-04-2013 @ 12:55
Uk limbo dancing champion Member 2666, 6551 posts SQ 202, BP 170, DL 255 627.0 kgs @ 88kgs UnEq	i have been deadlifting in oly shoes for about 4-5 months now. i feel stronger off the floor but lockout is a bit harder. deadlift is about as strong, maybe feels a bit better in shoes im slow off the floor normally n dont use much legs and didnt have a problem with lockout so theyve worked better for me. doesnt sound like they'll help u much if u hitch at lockout tho. to the post about squatting the weight up i dont think thats true for most ppl, but a few lifters do pull that way, mostly oly lifters from what i gather it carries over into WL more. my hips still sit quite high


Simeon		...	19-04-2013 @ 13:42
tight in the hole Member 2057, 3121 posts SQ 205, BP 140, DL 260 605.0 kgs @ 95kgs UnEq	brownbear said: misha doesnt squat up the weight, if you watch he moves up and is in a normal pulling position before the weight leaves the floor He's also stopped deadlifting in oly shoes now I think

Fatpete		...	22-04-2013 @ 07:24
Hyper obese Pete Member 70, 17880 posts SQ 322.5, BP 205, DL 300 827.5 kgs @ 133kgs Eq	I have used both squat shoes and slippers, currently I am using slippers. If I find that my start position is a shade too high I will switch to boots so as to get my arse lower, if in the boots my arse becomes too low I will switch back to slippers to raise it a little. Start position is very important, use whichever footwear enables to you to get the best one.

brownbear		...	22-04-2013 @ 07:45
Morrisons - rump - 7£ Member 2206, 11578 posts SQ 228, BP 150, DL 260 638.0 kgs @ 98kgs UnEq	Fatpete said:I have used both squat shoes and slippers, currently I am using slippers. If I find that my start position is a shade too high I will switch to boots so as to get my arse lower, if in the boots my arse becomes too low I will switch back to slippers to raise it a little. Start position is very important, use whichever footwear enables to you to get the best one. This is interesting Pete, how do you decide what is the right start position for you? Does it require a coach's eye?

Fatpete		...	22-04-2013 @ 07:56
Hyper obese Pete Member 70, 17880 posts SQ 322.5, BP 205, DL 300 827.5 kgs @ 133kgs Eq	brownbear said: This is interesting Pete, how do you decide what is the right start position for you? Does it require a coach's eye? A coach is ideal, but anyone who knows about deadlifting will do especially if they are familiar with your deadlifting. It's difficult to put into words but if you watch others lift you can generally tell if they need to get their arse down a bit.

brownbear		...	22-04-2013 @ 07:59
Morrisons - rump - 7£ Member 2206, 11578 posts SQ 228, BP 150, DL 260 638.0 kgs @ 98kgs UnEq	Fatpete said: A coach is ideal, but anyone who knows about deadlifting will do especially if they are familiar with your deadlifting. It's difficult to put into words but if you watch others lift you can generally tell if they need to get their arse down a bit. i am fairly sure i can tell when this is the case

Fatpete		...	22-04-2013 @ 08:02
Hyper obese Pete Member 70, 17880 posts SQ 322.5, BP 205, DL 300 827.5 kgs @ 133kgs Eq	brownbear said: i am fairly sure i can tell when this is the case Exactly, maybe try videoing your lifts from the side, three with slippers and then the same three again with heeled shoes, then watch the six videos back. It may enlighten you, it may not, there is no harm trying. When I went to coach Dan a few weeks back, "drop your arse" was the first thing I told him

brownbear		...	22-04-2013 @ 08:05
Morrisons - rump - 7£ Member 2206, 11578 posts SQ 228, BP 150, DL 260 638.0 kgs @ 98kgs UnEq	Fatpete said: Exactly, maybe try videoing your lifts from the side, three with slippers and then the same three again with heeled shoes, then watch the six videos back. It may enlighten you, it may not, there is no harm trying. When I went to coach Dan a few weeks back, "drop your arse" was the first thing I told him Should i use a moderate weight? I find it hard to drop much lower without shoes on this is from a deficit this is from the floor

Fazc		...	22-04-2013 @ 08:18
Sports an extremely muscular arse. Member 38, 6253 posts	I think the potential to tip you forward is far too dangerous, could easily knacker your hamstring out if you fall out of position at the sticking point. I wouldn't do it.

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