Do You Wear Shoes When Strength Training?

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    Veronica133's AvatarVeronica133 , 02-20-2013 11:07 AM
    When doing a strength training exercise video (floor exercise, weights, using body as resistance), do you usually wear shoes?

    Why or why not?
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    CherryPie99's AvatarCherryPie99 , 02-20-2013 11:11 AM
    I don't because I prefer to be barefoot at all times
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    krampus's Avatarkrampus , 02-21-2013 03:21 PM
    Yep! Barefoot for at-home bodyweight exercises. Regular running sneakers at the gym.

    If you do HEAVY deadlifts and squats you should go barefoot or wear flat soled shoes like Converse Chuck Taylors for safety purposes. The compression soles in running shoes can be a danger!
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    Veronica133's AvatarVeronica133 , 02-21-2013 07:07 PM
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    Originally Posted by krampus
    If you do HEAVY deadlifts and squats you should go barefoot or wear flat soled shoes like Converse Chuck Taylors for safety purposes. The compression soles in running shoes can be a danger!
    Really?

    Would you mind explaining how it's a danger?
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    krampus's Avatarkrampus , 02-22-2013 01:23 PM
    This post explains it pretty well.
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    Veronica133's AvatarVeronica133 , 02-22-2013 06:56 PM
    Do you ever worry about dropping a weight on your bare foot?

    Seems like it would be painful
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