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[@dylanmorgan5589]

He only slipped due to socks. But I've always heard the dumbest arguments against barefoot lifting. "What if you drop a dumbell on your foot?" Right, because my vans are going to stop a 50 pound chunk of steel from crushing my foot.

[@johns783]

they'd make a difference with a 10 or 25 though, probably. they'll also possibly prevent your toes from being severed and certainly curtail the amount of blood you spill all over the floor. it's not 100% all about whether your foot get injured or not. i've worked in gyms, i've had weights of different denominations drop/roll/bounce their way onto my feet in various circumstances. I guarantee wearing footwear vs not wearing footwear can absolutely be the difference between minor injury and no injury.

[@hookoffthejab1]

@@shotgunwillian_TM pretty sure that's a myth

[@garywan2805]

Tbh, he had socks on,he wouldn't had that problem if he was truly barefoot

[@19DannyBoy65]

@@TheJackOfAllTrades777 yeah just about any platform surface other than finished wood is going to be grippier, or you can even get socks with grip on them

[@jr-pn1dt]

thats why matt said he was just kidding…

[@willhelm4438]

I agree. He was an idiot for squatting on a slippery surface with only socks. I always train with just socks, however it is always on a surface that has friction that I will be able to stabilise on

[@Schitcum]

Yeah but if idda went to squat and saw some gym bro’s bare sweaty feet prints, idda actually thrown hands

[@RGV2300]

Indeed friend

[@Lucky-df9ni]

Will squat plugs make up for the fact that I'm squatting barefoot? On another note, do my ass to grass high bar squats make up for me cheating by pulling conventional?

[@vercolit]

No, cheating is cheating. Repent.

[@HuieChannel]

holy fuck fuck fuck new fear unlocked

[@brianfox340]

I squatted wide af (like, double shoulder width) and pulled sumo barefoot for like 6 years and never had my foot slip. I have no idea how this happened.

[@fmlguy1597]

Dumb question but. Are these footages that you use on every single shorts new or old ones?

[@therealcarlxii]

I use sock-shoes. Basically a sock with a proper and very grippy sole.

[@John-cena6483]

I squat and deadlift barefoot because it's comfortable, I wear shoes for everything else though, because walking around the gym barefoot feels wrong

[@brycenmontgomery1442]

I squat barefoot but without socks for this exact reason

[@larsmurdochkalsta8808]

Also, barefoot in socks is garbage on any surface because there's an additional friction interface that's always worse than foot on ground. I just wear barefoot shoes tho.

[@Caarve]

That guy wasn't barefoot though, he had socks on.

[@joshuamclean4588]

I think it was just his socks slipping on the wood floor. So just keep in mind what ur surface is.

[@argenism6]

He is clearly not barefoot he has socks on. Squatting barefoot is the best.

[@Anthony-mh7ix]

I’m a barefoot squatter/deadlifter but my gym has a clause in the signup agreement that says that shoes should be worn at all times so I can’t squat when there are people there :(

[@vyepez500]

It's just about common sense , some squat platforms are very slippery for socks

[@takashi-lee3943]

Barefoot is my preferred but you need to have a grippy surface After seeing Justin Lee use them I use water shoes without the soul in then

[@davyjones77]

Either go with barefoot shoes or fully barefoot. Never ever socks i cant stress that enough ffs.

[@Rascon5]

I think the laminate is what fucked him up my gym floor has rubber mats I don't fear with happening

[@landondees7346]

The real reaseon he slipped was the ground was polished happened to me on a deadlift pad before where there was wood fucking sucks but I got the lift but slipped forward.

[@bobbrown3469]

If your dead lifting in socks or bare feet on a polished floor thats just dumb lol

[@landondees7346]

@@bobbrown3469 Yes I learned that the hard way didn't think just did and I was pointing out that he didn't slip cause his foot loaded wrong to the side like he did that's all.

[@bobbrown3469]

@@landondees7346 Were you doing it in socks like the guy on this video 😱

[@Moon-littt]

Never squat in the most natural foot position? nah I’m good

[@dareeltoro6681]

Guy has horrible hip and ankle mobility, not the floor not the socks. I squat in same wooden floor using socks, no issue. However, I do have excellent hip and ankle mobility, I can almost sit on the ground.

[@adonosssi]

i think it can be good variation

[@pops3554]

Loll

[@XQoozMii]

Brb all the male foot fetish lovers waiting in droves 🦶🏽

[@kylerBD]

I wouldn't consider wearing socks "barefoot" It literally has the word "bare""

[@justafellowmortal4000]

Nah the wooden floor was too smooth ,most gyms don't have that

[@flaffa4837]

This is actually quite a good reason why you should squat completely barefoot xd

[@mattvena226]

1st

[@arfkhatlapoquty8406]

WTF

[@NobleTenz]

Dafuq bro😆

[@moussaboisbande3931]

Matt you ever thought about doing a CPU nationals signed squat plug giveaway for your fans?

[@chrism45]

Why is he not already selling signed squat plugs?

[@joel5956]

Matt doesn't because he is a man of the people. After his third deadlift , he always removes his squat plug and tosses it into the crowd.

[@RalstigRacing]

Or wear "barefoot" shoes. I lift in my Xero shoes, they are basically just a thin piece of rubber to protect my feet.

[@billyboydsd]

I love Xero shoes

[@konyecstrength4life]

Good Thinking. I’m going to try that. 👍🏻😎

[@RalstigRacing]

I like the speed force with the insole removed. At the time I bought them (2 years ago(!)) they were the thinnest shoes they had. The Prios are also good, although they are a little thicker. But both are a Zero drop, wide toe box, and extremely flexible shoes.

[@nickhill5919]

Sorry Matt I'm going to have to politely disagree on this on how else can I score a quick easy free feet pics from the big mommy doms in my gym if they dont squat barefoot.

[@blubbermammoth8426]

@D Ceased I see nothing wrong

[@blubbermammoth8426]

@D Ceased you gotta learn what a joke is dawg take it easy

[@blubbermammoth8426]

@D Ceased 😭😭

[@DaanSnqn]

but... he wears socks... socks are slippery as hell dude

[@samueloskey4332]

As someone who squats in socks ive never had this problem. I think the material of the floor (hardwood/basketball court style floor) is what caused this, whereas my gym has a gripy rubber floor.

[@samueloskey4332]

Suprised no one is talking about this^

[@shujjakhan9331]

Don't your toes grip the floor better if you're squatting barefoot? Doesn't it alow for more optimal squatting mechanics?

[@baloosd]

barefoot > shoes > socks

[@HotSauce-mn1mp]

The science supports barefoot lifting. And your skin would be more slip resistant than shoes on any surface imo

[@bobbrown3469]

Not true.

[@QDStrength]

using socks is not barefoot

[@idoneitatemlususnaturae802]

That's not barefoot, bro. Lifting on a slick surface like that is idiotic, and doing it in socks is doubly so. Squatting ACTUALLY barefoot on a rubber gym floor is fine, provided it's not a public facility in which people aren't going to appreciate you going barefoot.

[@MushookieMan]

What if I told you I squat in sandals?

[@benradcliffe2717]

I squat barefoot, and its literally the best, this dude you're showing in the VIDEO IS CLEARLY WEARING SOCKS, this channels useless bye 😒

[@kozmo7]

Look into barefoot style shoes, gives you the grip but also allows your toes room and not crammed up in the toe box Chris Duffin has a shoe company called BEARFOOT Athletics, check them out

[@rockaway149]

Lifting weights while being barefoot is just plain stupid. The only 2 good reasons to ever lift barefoot is if you brought an excercise specific shoe (like a running/squat shoe) or if you're unable to buy a cheap boxing/deadlift/flat sole shoe. Wearing shoes is more hygenic, provide better grip and provide some protection. That 5mm difference in starting height on Deadlift is not that important.

[@chonkeboi]

Ngl I wear slides in the gym, probably not the safest decision.

[@IamTony666]

If I could be bare foot at the gym I would do it but I know it’s frowned upon. I do keep my socks on and depending on the material of the sock especially polyester socks have almost no grip to the platform. I have much better grip using cotton socks. It has me thinking of perhaps using grip socks with rubber padding would do anything…

[@erenyaeger7662]

Socks make your feet very slippery if you only have socks on your feet. Barefoot whitout socks that would not have happened. Plus he's squatting on a pretty slippery surface

[@Cfp-sx2vs]

Well I think you just shouldn't try to Squat or Deadlift on the platforms in socks, those platforms are slick, if he was on the rubber floor most gyms have he'd of been fine

[@pauldillingham6316]

Polished wood floors and socks don't mix. If he was squatting in socks on a non-skid floor he probably would have been o.k.

[@omarm.9649]

Bro if this is barefoot ,without the socks is called? Naked foot, only foot, socks'nt, the palm of the foot touches the ground,...

[@praiseyahwehandyeshua6543]

I squat better with really tight shoes on. I will lace my Chuck Taylors up all the way and tighten them as much as I can. Tightness is very important I think.

[@charshii3745]

Do whatever works for you… expect lifting in socks on a slippery ass wood floor. That’s just stupid

[@reecethomas1863]

I have pronated feet so I ruin my correctional shoes when I squat in them. I am not sure if barefoot is any better on my ankle joints, but that’s what I go with for squats.

[@alexandrelima3697]

I Squat barefoot in a gym with rubber floors. So I'm probably not gonna have that kind of problem

[@samoot]

bro plsss change the background music already

[@timstover414]

I have a home gym so its literal bare foot squat on rubber mats... that said I think I do better with shoes on but choose to do bare foot to help stretch my ankles a little, plus im lazy

[@huebothedog665]

People who lift with only socks on wooden platforms never slipped and fucked their shit up while running with socks as a kid

[@kasparovthegodofwar]

Squatting on hardwood wearing only socks lol. Might as well play basketball in bowling shoes 😂

[@DaAngelGarcia]

I always squat with socks on really keeps the toes warm compared to barefoot increases squat by 50lbs

[@galaxymess]

If the floor is that shiny and slippery, you shouldn't squat with your socks.

[@Aritally]

I have rubber floor so I won't die

[@XxWildCrisisxX]

Definitely was cuz he had no shoes and not because he was wearing socks in the wood platform 😂

[@vilgothogberg4108]

It's just a slippery ass tree floor i have no problem with socks in my gym

[@Thunderage03]

Its not being barefoot its the socks same happened to me once would have sent me to the hospital if not for my spot.

[@kurtgriffin4163]

Barefoot does not mean wearing socks your bare feet will not slip like that

[@austinlincoln3414]

If he didnt have deadmen he would likely be dead. Use your safeties kids

[@squatrx]

AAAND shoes don't sweat.

[@Zackthedalj]

the problem was the sock on a smooth surface.

[@zoranagavrilovic9403]

You use adidas powerlift for squatting right?

[@randerhaywood1163]

tbf this happened because he wasn't barefoot. lol

[@otto4356]

You can use socks but not on the wooden platform 😭😭

[@SvenicusGermainus]

That was due to wearing socks and not being barefoot.

[@ОлександрКостильєв]

Do you think people who pull sumo should be jailed?

[@chrisamo5406]

Matt, is not using a squat plug killing your gains?

[@emotiveformula6478]

Maybe don’t wear socks lmao

[@randallradke1279]

Never squat with socks on****

[@elcapitanian]

Dude, that gym you lift in seems like a mainstream gym and then there you are squating 50 plates of 45lbs. Are there any plates left for others when you lift? Do you bring your own? Do they bring out extra plates every time you go in? Maybe no one lifts in there, just you?

[@giornodegiorno63]

It’s a gym bro what 💀💀💀

[@elcapitanian]

@@giornodegiorno63 I'm Jelous and envious.

[@tarunpratap017]

lmao

[@arminpeet9796]

It comes down to the material of the floor.

[@dean8811]

Barefoot and socks are different smh

[@Req566]

Is being dead killing your gains?

[@alomarybarra5390]

Plus he was on a sliding wooden floor

[@ImTheWinningest]

I prefer squatting (and deadlifting) in bare feet/socks, but I would never do either in socks on a smooth slippery surface lol, that guy was asking for it.

[@American_Moscovite]

Barefoot squatting is the dumbest advice I have ever heard. This originates from SquatU and Bearfoot Athletics.

[@garouthetiktokinfluencerhu9731]

Sometimes it’s better depending on the shoe you have. But yea. If you have a pair of vans or converse or any other flat shoe that isn’t gummy then it’s kinda pointless

[@WiecznieNieNasycony]

I prefer BAREFOOT but you must have a clean floor and a special anti-slip material on it

[@bobbrown3469]

Yes i dont like slippery floors if im not wearing shoes

[@Jock21000]

You can see at the beginning of the video his feet slip while hes getting set up , he shouldve known it was not a stable position with them socks and that freshly waxed floor

[@bobbrown3469]

Whered his shoes go anyway? Maybe he shoulda taken his socks offf?

[@TJ-bs6qz]

Socks = barefoot?

[@tejaskulkarni2971]

Thats not barefoot

[@replynotificationsdisabled]

Gotta spit on it is all

[@HuieChannel]

holy fuck

[@MellonVegan]

When going for a true max in competition, I prefer shoes but sometimes, going socks only helps me really work on that bottom position that I'm struggling with (narrow stance squatter with extremely immobile ankles).

[@richt5986]

I use vans

[@MFBMQ]

socks

[@pops3554]

Loll

[@seeum09]

He wasn't barefoot. He was wearing socks. Of course, socks might slide on floors. That won't happen when you're barefoot. In fact, barefoot will allow you to literally grip the floor with your feet and stay tight.

[@yoeyyoey8937]

Some people say that to lift barefoot you have to do foot strengthening exercises first. If anyone does that get back to me cause i don’t know anyone who squats 4 plates or more regularly without shoes and hasn’t experienced some effect on foot structure or health.

[@anna94k]

nat socks are slippery af

[@joebot9309]

lol - I literally always squat bearfoot - no socks lol. When I do put on shoes, my strength has increased rapidly due to bare feet.

[@infinnity2351]

Barefoot and socks on is something ENTIRELY different

[@jetskii123]

I deadlift and squat with socks on. Imo it feels better than with shoes, then again I have flat feet 😅

[@Jeezy3k]

If slipping is the main issue with socks then I think I’ll be fine since my squat rack is on the carpet in my basement

[@hunterwilliams2572]

I squat with socks on inside, but he had socks on top of a wood finished surface

[@tomcharoy9919]

the floor was looking slippery from 10 km away tho