wrong section
Lol. Keep the fucking deadlift questions out of Joel's BB section. Gun questions only. Oh and maybe pec dec.
you said it fuarrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrk
P.s Joel for mod of the bodybuilding section in 2012
Got my vote.
Remember to keep your feet hip width (not shoulder width!) apart
It doesn't matter how you place for feet, as in shoulder or hip width apart etc. As long as it works for you.
I have flat feet that over pronates and is known to cause problems when running (sore knees), that is why I have custom insoles for shoes designed to correct this problem. I have been wearing these during deadlifts but have noticed that the 'springiness' from them cause a bouncing effect during my lift which I don't like and now understand that it doesnt contribute to good form.
The question is, will going barefoot/in socks cause knee problems due to my flat feet? Obviously I want to minimise joint wear/tear/injury so I want to make sure my setup is right.
Lol. Keep the fucking deadlift questions out of Joel's BB section. Gun questions only. Oh and maybe pec dec.
I have a similar problem, both my feet pronate (unevenly).
I still use my orthotics in my Chucks when pulling, I can feel them flexing a bit but its never really been a huge problem (I also tape my feet in competition).
Are you pulling Sumo or Conventional?
Pulling conventional. I think I'll try barefeet and see how it goes. I don't want to ruin my orthotics by putting so much strain on it lol, it costed me 300 bucks..
As long as you're not in any pain or discomfort lifting with barefeet, you should be fine
Maybe make yourself some solid wooden inserts in the same shape as the ones you have bought.
It would be a bit of a job but wouldn't be that hard, just use a belt sander, alternatively go to a foot doc and ask them to make some custom ones. It wouldn't surprise me if they actually make something like that already.
I know that flat feet can cause issues, my eldest daughter has flat feet and she gets very sore feet when she runs, we just took her to a foot doc and she has those inserts for her shoes you have to help her out and that took care of it, but deadlifting with them would be an issue I would imagine.
I am with Catastrophic on this, I don't think you should use pain as a performance indicator, it just seems wrong as I know how flat feet can affect those who have it. I would suggest you keep the inserts in for now until you have a custom set made or at least talk to a foot doc about the issue.
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