Deadlift form check

[Meshuggah]

I only have 220 lbs on the bar here. I'm just starting out. I'm going to try on a pair of adidas powerlifting shoes that a guy is selling in town. Do you think those will be good for deadlifts too or just squats?

There is a good reason they are called SQUAT Shoes. Look at all the great deadlifters, none of them wear a shoe with heels.

[AndrewLewis]

Squat shoes work well on deadlifts because they incorporate slightly more quads. They're also important to wear on deadlifts if you ever do the quick lifts.

[MarkMarkMark]

Chuck the Chucks and get a proper lifting shoe. What weight do you have on the bar?

Are we still doing this? Oly shoes are completely unnecessary for deadlifting.

[AndrewLewis]

Why do you think that?

[Meshuggah]

Why do you think that?

Please provide us with a list of world record deadlifts that were achieved while wearing olympic weightlifting shoes. Good luck finding just one.

[AndrewLewis]

Sorry, I should have clarified:
MarkMarkMark, why do YOU think that?