Squatting with Heels Raised?

JTick

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J7PLEnoxZ0k

Ok, maybe I'm just uneducated, but is this a good idea? I couldn't imagine loading 200 pounds on a barbell and then trying to squat like this. :huh: Is there a benefit to squatting like this?

ETA: In case you didn't figure it out, beccas27 and I were discussing this video. Apparently we are both curious. :laugh:

a_stronger_me13

It's the same concept as an olympic lifting shoe with a solid raised heel. The high heel allows for a greater range of motion.

FrnkLft

Exactly.

Now, this woman isn't lifting heavy weight. You can tell by her form that she's just a "bunny"... not very serious about strength.

It's legitimate to consider a good pair of weight lifting/oly shoes with a heel (easier to maintain form at depth), but standing on plates like this with a heavy squat is rediculous.

You end up putting all of the weight on your heel and the ball of your foot with no support for the arch in your foot/mid section/outside.

JTick

Thank you both.

I understand the concept of the Olympic shoe, but the standing on plates just looked ridiculous. I couldn't imagine even trying to get my feet in place when standing under heavy weights. Also, the shoe heel isn't the same height as a plate is it? I thought it was just a slight raise.