bodybuilding - not necessary but would help with squat form powerlifting - yes strongman - yes Olympic weightlifting - definitely yes Crossfit - yes
Also something to note, I'm not sure about these versions but previous adidas powerlift shoes had smaller sole heights than standard squat/weighlifting shoes. You may want to find shoes with bigger heels depending on what you get into and your body proportions.
GujSehambi to lezla
25 Sep 17#24
Saying these aren't really necessary for bodybuilders except with squat form isn't quite accurate. They're used in BB for more quad development, as you're leaning further forward.
Also on the last adidas sale the collegiate blue Powerlift 3.0's were £27!!! I ordered a few but haven't used them as I've still got my adidas power perfect II's
RabS1 to lezla
25 Sep 17#25
While I agree to some extent, converse or similar shoes or barefoot will do unless competing.
mark9000
25 Sep 17#3
I’ve squat in bare feet for as long as I care to remember. I didn’t even know they had shoes for such things
DexMorgan to mark9000
25 Sep 17#4
They'll invent anything to take cash off you :kissing_heart:
barginunter32 to DexMorgan
25 Sep 17#6
Tell that to Olympic lifters since the 70's mate. Proven to aid lifts. I plumped for the Liestungs a couple of days ago. Help with my squats due to my long legs and relatively small torso.
MBCH to barginunter32
25 Sep 17#7
How you finding them please? Is the 1 inch heel "too much" (have heard of some lifters struggling with the gradient / toe to heel, almost falling forwards!) - I have the fastlift 325, amazing but just a .65 inch heel.....would appreciate your feedback mate.
barginunter32 to MBCH
25 Sep 17#13
They're still on route from Holland mate. Should be with me anyday. Will post back. Sorry I can't be of help.
Steven.Wasley to MBCH
25 Sep 17#15
I have the Leistung 16 rio editions. (the red ones) and i have the black and red adi powers. The 1inch heel is great. But more than anything they are so damn comfortable. In the adi powers my feet would hurt in longer sessions. The Leistungs have more support and cushioning. Plus the boa system is great for slipping the shoes on and off really quickly.
PsychoSonny to DexMorgan
25 Sep 17#12
Some people require these as they have fallen arches. Going barefoot only irritates plantar fasciatus.
Also do the guys at the Olympics doing powerlifting not wear these? I think they would or at least their coaching team would know a thing or two.
iby_m1 to mark9000
25 Sep 17#26
I take my shoes off just for squats and deadlifts... then put them back on for the rest of the workout
bulva to mark9000
25 Sep 17#29
guess what... you don't need running shoes either but they make billions on that idea per year alone
hamzahuk
25 Sep 17#5
Tried a pair of the powerlift 2.0s, not really great as the heals go down with some weight on squats, would defo recommend the adi powers or reebok lifters as they both got solid heals however they are a bit more expensive than these.
MBCH
25 Sep 17#8
You sound like a great person to have in someone's life! Happy Monday you complete tool!
dale86uk
25 Sep 17#9
How so? Too technical for you?
Also you say gay like it's a bad thing...
olly_g
25 Sep 17#10
these are olympic lifting/proper lifting shoes chaps, not for arm curls in the squat rack like I would imagine most UKHOTDEAL users are doing
Crosshash
25 Sep 17#11
Lmao at these DYEL guys saying you don't need weightlifting shoes. Please post a video of your squat form. We're all dying to see it. :thumbsup:
PlantBuilt
25 Sep 17#14
They have their uses but unless your competitive you can stick to Chuck Taylors or other flat shoes
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All comments (33)
bodybuilding - not necessary but would help with squat form
powerlifting - yes
strongman - yes
Olympic weightlifting - definitely yes
Crossfit - yes
Also something to note, I'm not sure about these versions but previous adidas powerlift shoes had smaller sole heights than standard squat/weighlifting shoes. You may want to find shoes with bigger heels depending on what you get into and your body proportions.
Also on the last adidas sale the collegiate blue Powerlift 3.0's were £27!!! I ordered a few but haven't used them as I've still got my adidas power perfect II's
Proven to aid lifts.
I plumped for the Liestungs a couple of days ago.
Help with my squats due to my long legs and relatively small torso.
Sorry I can't be of help.
Plus the boa system is great for slipping the shoes on and off really quickly.
Also do the guys at the Olympics doing powerlifting not wear these? I think they would or at least their coaching team would know a thing or two.
Also you say gay like it's a bad thing...