Olympic shoes for deadlift?

Milo

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Was wondering if any of you have any thoughts on using Olympic shoes for the deadlift. Used a friends pair for squats which makes me want to try them for deadlifts. What are the pros and cons?
 

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If your squat narrow them shoes are good but don't pull in them they will put the bar to far in front of you you'll end up on your quads, flat soles to pull brother.
 

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Was wondering if any of you have any thoughts on using Olympic shoes for the deadlift. Used a friends pair for squats which makes me want to try them for deadlifts. What are the pros and cons?
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Cool thanks for the responses.
 

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I got some good advice 20 years ago from a seasoned power lifter that might bear repeating. He said if you can pull more with a heel, train without one, and use the shoe for only a couple of weeks prior to competition. If you are stronger without a heal, wear the shoes in training, but take them off right before the competition.

A simple way to train prioritizing your weak point, and compete however you are strongest
 
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Socks, barefoot or chuck taylors. Something light and minimal padding between the ground and me. Also try some of those deadlift slippers.
 

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I love my oly shoes for squatting but, not for pulling.
 
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I've used oly shoes for deadlifts in the past with great success. I feel like I get a much better starting position and leg drive which makes up for the extra .5 inch I have to move the bar.
 

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i do barefoot over 500lbs otherwise i just do them in my jordans

But i hve heard a lot of good things about Olympic shoes. Do whatever helps you pull the best
 
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Bear in mind I have super long arms so that does play a factor.
 

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So essentially a gorilla would make the worlds best pler. It always comes back to ****ing gorillas. When are we going to adopt one and train it?
 

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They have. His name was Ed Coan.
HA! That cracked me up!

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