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Performance Area => Strength, Power, Reactivity, & Speed Discussion => Topic started by: D4 on July 19, 2011, 12:20:21 pm

Title: Barefoot training
Post by: D4 on July 19, 2011, 12:20:21 pm

I read and heard a lot of stuff about barefoot training.  Is it really that beneficial?  Sometimes here in my apartment room, I like doing stationary plyo stuff like single leg tuck jumps and stuff.

Would doing these exercises barefoot be beneficial?

How about practicing jump approach and technique barefoot?

Thanks.

Title: Re: Barefoot training
Post by: $ick3nin.v3nd3tta on July 19, 2011, 12:54:48 pm

By all accounts going barefoot seems to increase foot strength/power as opposed to wearing shoes, particularly in running. Gonna give it a go on grass sometime soon. Vibram five fingers are said to do the same over wearing shoes as well as running huaraches sandals.

Doing my barbell work actually feels more comfortable in barefeet.

Title: Re: Barefoot training
Post by: LBSS on July 19, 2011, 02:44:10 pm

Quote from: Ineedtodunk on July 19, 2011, 12:20:21 pm

I read and heard a lot of stuff about barefoot training.  Is it really that beneficial?  Sometimes here in my apartment room, I like doing stationary plyo stuff like single leg tuck jumps and stuff.

Would doing these exercises barefoot be beneficial?

probably, but take it slow.

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How about practicing jump approach and technique barefoot?

Thanks.

Title: Re: Barefoot training
Post by: creativelyric on July 20, 2011, 04:02:42 am

I train and play basketball barefoot all the time. I think it definitely gives me a boost performance-wise.

Title: Re: Barefoot training
Post by: $ick3nin.v3nd3tta on August 25, 2011, 04:04:35 pm

Adidas launch new barefoot shoe.


Just came across this today...


Original Link: http://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/breaking-news/adidas-launches-barefoot-shoe-the-adipure-trainer/story-e6frg90f-1226120952457



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nIGCGJzFHR0