New stupid trend in the gym

[nomercy]

People are now just wearing socks and even barefeet in the leg equipment and squat area put your sneakers back on you are not arnold or bumstead

[BeardedFitness]

It's there choice Bro! Although it's irritating to see that thing but after all, let'em do what pleases them..

[nomercy]

yes i agree but you do not want somebody working in with you on the leg extension machineif they are in there barefeet, its like the guy asking to work in with you on the preacher bench and he is wearing a tanktop.

[triceps]

Brutal if true

[Ron Harris]

I really can't squat anymore, but for about the last 4-5 years when I could, I did it in socks. SO MUCH more stable. I have my son squat in socks now.

[Beti ona]

That is quite disgusting, also I do not see use or sense, if it were in deadlift, still.

[althys]

That is quite disgusting, also I do not see use or sense, if it were in deadlift, still.

haha tbh i think some shoes are worse lol

[Giles]

I really can't squat anymore, but for about the last 4-5 years when I could, I did it in socks. SO MUCH more stable. I have my son squat in socks now.

Isn’t that a bit slippy Ron?

[Squat Junkie]

I got no problems what so ever with anybody working out on socks or bare feet. But I do question the benefits. Is it even good for your back?
Also, wearing good sneakers or even better- boots, offers more protection in case a plate or dumbbell falls on your feet.

But yes, gym folks seem to be receptive to trends. I've noticed it back here in Europe to.
Or maybe people feel more at home that way...

[Beti ona]

When I went to the neighborhood gym, when it was hot in the summer, sometimes we would train with flip-flops, it used to be for chest or arm day.

[triceps]

I wear shoes

[Giles]

I wear shoes

I thought you were a shoes kinda guy. Not sure why. Hmm.

[SISTEROFJESUS]

i see some folks do that at my gym too, it's mostly young guys doin' it tho, not many women..

[Big Beat]

I remember accidently dripping my sweat onto a training partners face as he was doing bench press

[DerekRJohnson]

I wear shoes

I picture them being slip-ons or the ones with the Velcro straps. I assume you have to avoid laces.