Deadlifting Socks

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  • nz_deevaa
    nz_deevaa Posts: 12,209 Member
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    obscuremusicreference wrote: »
    Please explain to a non-lifter why deadlift socks are a thing? Is it because of the compression? Everyone's socks are lovely I just want to know why.

    I don't wear them in the gym and I've never scraped my legs, however in (some?) competitions they are compulsory, as they also stop you scraping your legs and getting blood on the bar.
  • AllonsYtotheTardis
    AllonsYtotheTardis Posts: 16,947 Member
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    I haz these ones:

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  • Daiako
    Daiako Posts: 12,545 Member
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    foursirius wrote: »
    obscuremusicreference wrote: »
    Please explain to a non-lifter why deadlift socks are a thing? Is it because of the compression? Everyone's socks are lovely I just want to know why.

    They protect your shins a bit from the bar which can give you a nasty scrape. That's the only benefit I can think of.

    That's about it really. I've gotten a few scraps when I started lifting (I'm clumsy and uncoordinated) so I started wearing my husbands ugly thick work socks, then switched to cuter brighter colors for fun.
  • EmilyJackCO
    EmilyJackCO Posts: 621 Member
    edited February 2015
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    AllonsYtotheTardis wrote: »
    I haz these ones:

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    My favorite pair is the NERD version of these. They are orange & black. I'll dig mine out and post a pic tomorrow.

    ETA: LOOOOVE the boots. :D
  • sunglasses_and_ocean_waves
    sunglasses_and_ocean_waves Posts: 2,757 Member
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    I prefer lifting bunnies ...

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  • dbmata
    dbmata Posts: 12,951 Member
    edited February 2015
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    I should get a rainbow bright pair. My only pair are boring, black compression socks. I figure I'll earn goofy socks once I'm repping 5 plates+
  • Daiako
    Daiako Posts: 12,545 Member
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    dbmata wrote: »
    I should get a rainbow bright pair. My only pair are boring, black compression socks. I figure I'll earn goofy socks once I'm repping 5 plates+

    If you're gonna wear them, they might as well be fun, right?
  • redfiona99
    redfiona99 Posts: 116 Member
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    I would happily kill for some of those to fence in.
  • Cranquistador
    Cranquistador Posts: 39,744 Member
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    One does not need to earn goofy socks.

  • randomtai
    randomtai Posts: 9,003 Member
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    So in for this...

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  • JoRocka
    JoRocka Posts: 17,525 Member
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    Hold on- let me dig up my pictures.
    - I LURV socks.

    dead lifting- or.. pretty much for wearing

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    and no- never I refuse to take serious pictures
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  • hill8570
    hill8570 Posts: 1,466 Member
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    OK, I aint got nothin'. But this thread is shaping up to be a lot better than the kitteh gifs.
  • Daiako
    Daiako Posts: 12,545 Member
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    JoRocka wrote: »
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    Hold on- let me dig up my pictures.
    - I LURV socks.

    dead lifting- or.. pretty much for wearing

    20150110_152041_zpsiha1pvvw.jpg

    20131031_214610_zpsffea8256.jpg

    20130922_190614_zpsa4ddb9c3.jpg

    and no- never I refuse to take serious pictures
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    I love all of this, but especially the one featuring the superman undies.
  • jennilee1074
    jennilee1074 Posts: 12 Member
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    I thought you meant dead lifting socks instead of weights. Lol. But this is so awesome!
  • dbmata
    dbmata Posts: 12,951 Member
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    That's a nice floor.
  • fatjon73
    fatjon73 Posts: 379 Member
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    obscuremusicreference wrote: »
    Please explain to a non-lifter why deadlift socks are a thing? Is it because of the compression? Everyone's socks are lovely I just want to know why.
    foursirius wrote: »
    obscuremusicreference wrote: »
    Please explain to a non-lifter why deadlift socks are a thing? Is it because of the compression? Everyone's socks are lovely I just want to know why.

    They protect your shins a bit from the bar which can give you a nasty scrape. That's the only benefit I can think of.
    Errr they keep your feet warm. Doh!
  • CA_Underdog
    CA_Underdog Posts: 733 Member
    edited February 2015
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    There are some wickedly awesome socks in this thread.
  • JoRocka
    JoRocka Posts: 17,525 Member
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    Daiako wrote: »
    JoRocka wrote: »
    images_zps1e00a64f.jpg

    Hold on- let me dig up my pictures.
    - I LURV socks.

    dead lifting- or.. pretty much for wearing

    20150110_152041_zpsiha1pvvw.jpg

    20131031_214610_zpsffea8256.jpg

    20130922_190614_zpsa4ddb9c3.jpg

    and no- never I refuse to take serious pictures
    20130523_222554_zps266c6f19.jpg

    I love all of this, but especially the one featuring the superman undies.

    I did all my lifts that day in those bad boys. 1 RMX Day. :D

    Big fat WHY NOT!
  • Captain_Wobbles
    Captain_Wobbles Posts: 240 Member
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    today happened to be deadlift day too
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    side note...they didnt work. either way it wont deter me from buying more socks from 5below
  • jennifershoo
    jennifershoo Posts: 3,198 Member
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    AllonsYtotheTardis wrote: »
    I haz these ones:

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    Love your boots!!!

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