Cuz’s log

[Cuz]

Do you use chalk?

I use liquid chalk.
Most use normal chalk.



And are you pulling in those sneakers?

Use wrestling shoes or something flat like Vans or Converse All-Stars

I pulled with gloves on that day bc i didnt want to tear a callous in my hand and i think that hurt my grip. There is chalk available it just doesnt work with gloves for me probably why i dropped the weight.

I pull in those shoes yes. Would it be better to deadlift and squat barefoot you think?

[The Deadlifting Dog]

I pulled with gloves on that day bc i didnt want to tear a callous in my hand and i think that hurt my grip. There is chalk available it just doesnt work with gloves for me probably why i dropped the weight.

I pull in those shoes yes. Would it be better to deadlift and squat barefoot you think?

You have to wear shoes come meet day so wear shoes when you train.

You want flat soles as thin as possible for deads.
And squishy soles are horrible for squats.

[Cuz]

You have to wear shoes come meet day so wear shoes when you train.

You want flat soles as thin as possible for deads.
And squishy soles are horrible for squats.

Ok wasnt aware of this. Complete newb in reference to powerlifting as you know lol

[The Deadlifting Dog]

During the meet, do you have to wear the same shoes in all 3 lifts? Like, could you wear Chucks to squat and boat slippers to deadllift?

I'm just using Chucks as an example, I'm sure there are better choices and probably specialized shoes.

You can wear different shoes for each lift.
Some actually wear deadlifting slippers.
(wrestling shoes with the cushion pad ripped out are just as low to the ground...)

[kelkel]

You can wear different shoes for each lift.
Some actually wear deadlifting slippers.
(wrestling shoes with the cushion pad ripped out are just as low to the ground...)

Wrestling shoes were great for me back in the day. I also had a pair of Tom Platz squat shoes and they were awesome. Always surprised me how much of a difference they made when squatting heavy. I have not been able to find them after moving years ago. Pisses me off as I can't believe I'd get rid of them....