Tuesday Tip #31: 5 Essentials to Consider When Selecting a Weightlifting Shoe

Weightlifting shoes are one of the most essential pieces of equipment that powerlifters and barbell strength athletes benefit from. There is no "one-size-fits-all" rule when it comes to what weightlifting shoe is right for you but there are specific things you should consider. Here are 5 things you need to consider when choosing what lifting shoe is right for you!   Stiffness & compressibility of the weightlifting shoe material stability Stability that the shoe provides mediolaterally and front to back What lifts you will be using the shoe for How the weightlifting shoe and your anthropometry work together to improve your biomechanics Any injuries you have or may have recovered from   The goal of this podcast is to provide insight into the purpose of lifting shoes as a whole and per lift. By the end of this episode we hope you'll have new insight and confidence in selecting the right lifting shoe for you, your budget, and goals. For coaches and clinicians we hope to help you better provide recommendations based on the needs, abilities, and injuries of your clients.   In this episode of the PRS Podcast we discuss:   The purpose of lifting shoe The features we are looking for in a lifting shoe Similarities and differences in our philosophies about lifting shoes Some elements of a shoe that may help/hinder ankle mobility when lifting  We also discuss considerations around helping you purchase the right shoe. We answer: "Should I buy a belt or lifting shoes first?"  "How do you help justify the cost of a higher quality shoe? "If you had to choose ONE shoe to recommend to a new lifter, what shoe would it be and why?"     If you're enjoying our podcast, please leave us a review on Apple or Spotify.   Join our Facebook Community for free form checks, live Q&As & more: https://www.facebook.com/groups/PRS.Barbell.Mastery    Got questions or guests you'd like to hear on the show? Submit them here: https://forms.gle/7Vu2HmgHoeQY9xM59  Check out the Clinical Barbell Coaching Institute to learn more about the PRS education opportunities! https://bit.ly/43VjRFz Get in touch with the show! Web: https://www.progressiverehabandstrength.com Email: [email protected] Rori IG: @rorimegan_prs Alyssa IG: @alyssahope_prs Bre IG: @breannejulia_prs