![]() Lifting in these shoes is infinitely better than doing so in running shoes, which is like lifting on pillows, or barefoot and I’ll tell you why. These shoes should have a raised, hard heel, be made of rigid uppers and have a velcro strap across the arch of the foot. Why: Arguably the most important investment right off the bat is a pair of lifting shoes. Only in the gym don’t put extra miles on these. When: All of your reps for each of your lifts starting with your very first warm-up set. Produced by brands including, but not limited to: Nike, Adidas, Risto, Rogue Fitness, Asics, and Do-Win. What: ½"-¾" rigid heel, metatarsal strap, rigid material. These items are listed in order of priority, in my very humble opinion, and include basic specifications and justifications. Not on this list are intangibles, including coaching, reading the books Starting Strength: Basic Barbell Training, 3rd Editionand Practical Programming for Strength Training, 3rd Edition, reading the books again, dedication to no longer be a weenie and the fortitude to say “No” to your friends when they ask you for help moving because you’ve got deadlifts, bro. The intent of this post is to help you prioritize what to invest in as you make the transition from “total noob” to “dedicated novice” and Intermediate. Beyond that, we delve into a world of accessories and props some of which are totally necessary to assist in your pursuit while others can be quite frivolous, especially for a novice. These include a barbell, squat rack, weights, chalk and a solid, flat floor. In barbell training there are certain tangibles that are essential to the pursuit of becoming stronger. ![]()
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