Does footwear impact squat biomechanics? For experienced lifters, wearing shoes with flat or elevated heels does not affect joint loading or range of motion, as reported in The Journal of Strength and Conditioning (2022; 36 [10], 2676–84). A raised-heel shoe does reduce both hip and knee angle velocities, but this does not reduce lower-limb joint movements or reduce barbell speed.
See also: Minimalist Shoes and Stronger Foot Muscles
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