Do you actually need squat shoes?

People see other people wearing squat shoes so they think "do I need to wear them too?" It's a common question we get about squats, and like most things in strength training, the answer depends on you. In this video, Adam explains: 🏋️ When squat shoes can improve your squat 🏋️ When flat shoes may be the better option 🏋️ How heel height affects your movement 🏋️ Whether squat wedges or plates can do the same job 🏋️ How to decide what's right for your own lifting At Essential Strength, we believe strength training shouldn't feel confusing. Our goal is to help you understand why things work, so you can stop copying everyone else and start making confident decisions in the gym. ⬇️ Join Strong Society FREE https://www.skool.com/strength-training (optional upgrades to access programming and coaching available) Inside you'll get: • More video breakdowns like this • Squat, bench & deadlift education • Strength training fundamentals • A community of people learning to lift properly If this video helped, don't forget to like, subscribe and let us know in the comments what you'd like us to cover next. --------------------------------------------------- Hi! We're Essential Strength, owned by Kim and Adam. We have our own strength training gym in Liverpool, UK, where we specialise in strength training, powerlifting and strongman. We also offer online coaching for strength training and nutrition as well as a low-cost strength training membership. You can join here: https://www.skool.com/strength-traini... Create your own Skool community here: https://www.skool.com/signup?ref=bb66... Check out our website for more information on how to work with us - https://www.essentialstrength.co.uk Say hi on social media... Facebook -   / essentialstrengthgym   Instagram -   / essentialstrengthgym   Tiktok -   / essentialstrengthgym