Ladies: Squats in stilettos! :-)

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  • gingerlynnlove
    gingerlynnlove Posts: 82 Member
    OH I will definitely half to try this!
  • asalikin
    asalikin Posts: 19 Member
    My cubicle at work is in a hidden corner, so I sneak in exercises throughout the day... no more kicking off my heels when I do my squats! Definately gonna have to try this!!
  • JNick77
    JNick77 Posts: 3,783 Member
    I really would not suggest this at all. Your weight should be evenly distributed across your feet when squatting. This might seem fine when the weight is light but as you progress this will definitely become a problem and the injury risk is not worth the perceived benefit.
  • BeautifulButFat
    BeautifulButFat Posts: 19
    Squats in heels will give you a butt like woooooooooooooooooooooooooh!
  • stephaniemejia1671
    stephaniemejia1671 Posts: 482 Member
    I wear heels all the time, but I'm not that brave. The threat of torn muscles is too much for me.
  • RunDoozer
    RunDoozer Posts: 1,699 Member
    Guys, have you SEEN the things strippers do in their heels? I don't think squatting will be a problem if you're careful and you know what you're doing, ha ha ha ';D

    I wear heels all the time. I run and jump and skip in my heels : )

    Squatting in them will be different but I take that as a challenge :D

    Strippers wear heels? Never quite make it that far down their bodies.
  • DavPul
    DavPul Posts: 61,406 Member
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  • PetulantOne
    PetulantOne Posts: 2,131 Member
    Yeah, I don't think I could squat in heels with 100+ pounds on my shoulders, so thanks but no thanks.
  • TillyMomma
    TillyMomma Posts: 262
    I've been seeing this more and more lately, but can't honestly fathom it myself. Heels by themselves are awful for your feet, but combine that with exercise? No thank you. Heels ruined my feet (and it bums me out, because I love them!), so I wouldn't attempt this. More power to you if you can, just be careful!
  • gmallan
    gmallan Posts: 2,099 Member
    Squats on an incline are a legitimate exercise, my sports doctor actually reccomended them for part of my physio for patella tendonitis (body weight only). Like everything good form and stabilty before any weight is added. Maybe better just putting something under your heel or squatting on a ramp than in heels though
  • dixiewhiskey
    dixiewhiskey Posts: 3,333 Member
    My feet are aching just thinking about it.. get plenty of butt lifting without the heels or the burn. Thanks but no thanks
  • jimmie65
    jimmie65 Posts: 655 Member
    if you arent steady in heels. u can simply wear your tennis shoes and place the heels of your feet on weights. this lifts your heel and you get the same result

    I'm not so sure. I can't see myself throwing dollars at someone in tennis shoes propped up on weight plates.
  • Shange_Gully
    Shange_Gully Posts: 106
    squating deep is much better with a raised heel cos it keeps the shin more perpendicular to the floor = more upright torso, quads worked much better as ur not leaning forward and using ur back as much

    HOWEVER if u wana do tht buy some olympic weightlifting shoes. they have a raised wooden heel

    theyre safe and secure

    dont do them in heels, at least not with weights

    makes good practice for them porno style bj's tho i guess


    if u squat wide stance and go parallel some flat shoes will probs be better, for deep squat deffo oly shoes
  • JessicaP327
    JessicaP327 Posts: 64 Member
    Those looking for a little spice in their routine... I tried these tonight in my platform heels and holy moly- you get a much deeper squat and it feels like you are working your legs so much more than regular ones! I did 30 reps and that got me tired.. and I can really feel it in the glutes too. :)

    TRY THEM! But of course, be very careful not to be sloppy because this is much more dangerous than flat footed (lol). Stay in control and remember quality/form over quantity. Keep that back straight, pull that belly button into the spine, squat low... and feel the burn! :)


    ETA: I'm not promoting that these replace your normal fitness regimen/squats that you do during your normal daily workout.
    I always look for ways to incorporate toning/exercise throughout my normal day... so if I can fit in 30 squats in my heels before I go to work or go out for the night... and feel like I've worked 2x as hard... I'm all for it. :)

    ETA#2: I didn't add extra weight, nor do I recommend you add any extra weight. Your own body weight/resistance is perfect.

    BRILLIANT. I use a half-yoga ball on a platform (whatever that thing is called) to balance while doing squats but THIS is an EPIC idea... and I own so many pairs that it will be perfect so the BF stops complaining that I collect but never wear them! Now I'll be wearing them all the time! haha thanks!! xoxoxx :)
  • msgrowinggirl20
    msgrowinggirl20 Posts: 74
    Soundsss sexayyyy!
  • msliu7911
    msliu7911 Posts: 638 Member
    Guys, have you SEEN the things strippers do in their heels? I don't think squatting will be a problem if you're careful and you know what you're doing, ha ha ha ';D

    I wear heels all the time. I run and jump and skip in my heels : )

    Squatting in them will be different but I take that as a challenge :D

    Strippers wear heels? Never quite make it that far down their bodies.

    LOL
  • msliu7911
    msliu7911 Posts: 638 Member
    Those looking for a little spice in their routine... I tried these tonight in my platform heels and holy moly- you get a much deeper squat and it feels like you are working your legs so much more than regular ones! I did 30 reps and that got me tired.. and I can really feel it in the glutes too. :)

    TRY THEM! But of course, be very careful not to be sloppy because this is much more dangerous than flat footed (lol). Stay in control and remember quality/form over quantity. Keep that back straight, pull that belly button into the spine, squat low... and feel the burn! :)


    ETA: I'm not promoting that these replace your normal fitness regimen/squats that you do during your normal daily workout.
    I always look for ways to incorporate toning/exercise throughout my normal day... so if I can fit in 30 squats in my heels before I go to work or go out for the night... and feel like I've worked 2x as hard... I'm all for it. :)

    ETA#2: I didn't add extra weight, nor do I recommend you add any extra weight. Your own body weight/resistance is perfect.

    BRILLIANT. I use a half-yoga ball on a platform (whatever that thing is called) to balance while doing squats but THIS is an EPIC idea... and I own so many pairs that it will be perfect so the BF stops complaining that I collect but never wear them! Now I'll be wearing them all the time! haha thanks!! xoxoxx :)

    Haha no prob!!! Maybe wear them around while you're cleaning... if he's glued to the TV, walk in front... do 10 reps of squatting while dusting off TV and see if he is still watching TV after.

    You'll have his attention AND have burned a couple cals lo:drinker: l.
  • MorgueBabe
    MorgueBabe Posts: 1,188 Member
    Checkout Coco in her heels doin squats! She's fierce
    http://twitpic.com/ts7ef

    <3 it.
  • Ghkffb56
    Ghkffb56 Posts: 263 Member
    Hmm wonder if this works. im up for trying new stuff.. :)
  • BrittBritt12321
    BrittBritt12321 Posts: 247 Member
    I'll be doing this tomorrow, work it girrrrrls!(;
  • BarackMeLikeAHurricane
    BarackMeLikeAHurricane Posts: 3,400 Member
    This promotes poor form. You're not supposed to put all of your weight on the ball of your foot. You want your weight to be somewhat shifted towards your heels.
  • nz_deevaa
    nz_deevaa Posts: 12,209 Member
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    Coco does it.
  • BrittBritt12321
    BrittBritt12321 Posts: 247 Member
    Hahaha^
  • Sarauk2sf
    Sarauk2sf Posts: 28,072 Member
    3434-coco-working-out.jpg

    Coco does it.

    Lets see her go to at least parallel and keep decent form! :tongue:

    Wait!! Who necromanced this thread!
  • lizardgirl86
    lizardgirl86 Posts: 6
    I am going to try this i spend a lot of my time in my heels anyways for work and it sounds like it can add some extra something for my at home workout :happy:
  • amandapye78
    amandapye78 Posts: 820 Member
    I am not coordinated enough to do that ( I dont to clubs for the same reason lol) I would break my ankle and then have to explain to the ER doc that someone on the internet told me to squat in heels and i dont want him or her to give me THAT look.
  • lizardgirl86
    lizardgirl86 Posts: 6
    I am not coordinated enough to do that ( I dont to clubs for the same reason lol) I would break my ankle and then have to explain to the ER doc that someone on the internet told me to squat in heels and i dont want him or her to give me THAT look.





    You can scroll through and there are other methods like one person suggested doing them with a weight under you. I use to do them on a ledge or you can do it on your tip toes holding on to the wall.
  • gauchogirl
    gauchogirl Posts: 467 Member
    This is asinine. Sorry, but doing this is asking for trouble eventually and why would it be worth the risk? It takes .5 seconds to kick off your heels, then do your squats the way nature intended you to stand, ON YOUR FEET. Plus squats are best when you push through your heel. You're trusting the stability of that 5" high, 1/2" wide piece of ...what, shoe material, to your safety? Please be smarter than this.
  • zorbaru
    zorbaru Posts: 1,077 Member
    im not quite sure i understand what you mean.

    perhaps all those giving it a go should post some pics :D
  • francescainwonderland
    francescainwonderland Posts: 24 Member
    Ouch! That sounds painful.

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