critique form (deadlift pic)

kiachu

I haven't priced weight lifting shoes, but what about some Converse Chuck Taylors? They are a pretty flat sole. If not actual Chucks, you can find knock-offs that are cheaper.

I agree. If you ever look at pictures of Arnold, that's what he lifted in.

I lift in Chucks. I have seen a number of lifters recommend them.

I could probably do that.

Though, honestly... I have a hard time believing that shoes are my limiting factor.

Probably because your leaning forward to compensate for something. Either don't have flexible hips, your hamstrings and quads, or calves are tight, maybe something is overdeveloped/underdeveloped and pulling you forward?

ArroganceInStep

I could probably do that.

Though, honestly... I have a hard time believing that shoes are my limiting factor.

I don't know, what's your time on a run with solid running shoes? What's your time on a run in heavy duty construction boots or dress shoes? You can still do it, and I'm sure you'll be fast, but you won't be as fast. It's a bit of an extreme example but I think it's a valid comparison.

Lifting in running shoes, for me, causes stability issues. Running shoes aren't designed to support my fat *kitten* + the weight I'm lifting.

sjohnny

The one time I tried lifting in the running shoes I was using before switching to minimalist shoes I was horribly off balance and couldn't get my form right. When I lift in VFFs or barefoot I feel like I have a much more stable platform. While the shoes are not going to be the whole problem they are most likely a contributing factor.

Why doesn't your gym allow chalk? That sounds weird to me.

Troll

Adidas has some crosstrainers on the cheap that i use for lifting (thats ALL i can use those shoes for).

I started doing front squats, it helped me learn to press through my herls

If you put your bum down and heels flat, it should correct a lot, but if you arch your shoulders, try picking a spot ahead of you, and make sure you can see it throughout the lift. this keeps me from arching, even during a bg lift.

zaph0d

Get rid of the straps. Use mixed grip instead.
Don't lift in those shoes. You want a non-compressible sole like chucks, or even barefoot or vibrams.
Weight on your heals

Next time post a video. We can see a lot more. In the grand scheme of things you're probably doing alright.

jacksonpt

I could probably do that.

Though, honestly... I have a hard time believing that shoes are my limiting factor.

I don't know, what's your time on a run with solid running shoes? What's your time on a run in heavy duty construction boots or dress shoes? You can still do it, and I'm sure you'll be fast, but you won't be as fast. It's a bit of an extreme example but I think it's a valid comparison.

Lifting in running shoes, for me, causes stability issues. Running shoes aren't designed to support my fat *kitten* + the weight I'm lifting.

Fair comparison... Maybe I'll look into some Vibrams or something this weekend.

macdiver

My gym, where I do most of my lifting, requires shoes and I'm not in a position to buy shoes strictly for lifting right now.

Several people have been able to change the shoe required rule at their gyms. One person offered to drop weights on his foot bare and the trainer's foot with shoes to prove that both would hurt equally LOL.

Go to target, walmart, etc and buy a pair of flat canvas tennis shoes (Chuck taylor imitation shoes). You should be able to get a pair for under 20. Another option would be a pair of cheap water shoes at walmart for under 10. I use a pair of 10 dollar water shoes for running in cold weather.