Newfag here. I have never lifted a barbell before. I want to

>>42803854
you should lift on hard floor. if you only have carpet, make a platform out of wood. you should use hard soled shoes. if you dont have any then barefoot is better than squishy running shoes etc. you may prefer heeled WL shoes for squats put thats personal preference

you probably wont get any serious replies other than this because of youre bait pic

>>42803920
Spotted the liberal

>>42803854
>never lifted barbell
>buys power rack
I don't know what to tell you, you're either a compulsive idiot who will give up in a week or a dedicated autist who will actually make it.

>>42803854
floor type doesnt really matter, shoes dont really matter either

>>42803943
its cheaper to buy all the equipment off ebay and amazon than to get a gym membership

>>42804034
well, if you actually use it for years, yeah.


the gym i go to is 20$ per month (no contract, etc.) with racketball courts, pool, jacuzzi, etc. ridiculous amounts of equipment including weightsleds, rowing machines, battle ropes, hammer strength shit, and oly weights.

If you can put the power rack on concrete that's the best bet, otherwise you may need mats to protect the floor. Shoes or no shoes is preference, for shoes you really want hard soles.

>>42803920
>>42804034
>>42804095
Thanks m8s
>>42803943
The latter. I am obsessive as fuck in general. I literally gave up my whole life to become a ski bum for 4 years and got reasonably close to pro level skier. Now I decided lifting/fitness will be my next obsession/commitment.

>>42803920
>>42804095

why hard soled shoes?

>>42803920

I just set my PR for deadlift after not deadlifting in years on a carpet

4 pl8

COME AT ME

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>>42803854
anarchist

>>42806547
They are stable under load

If you are squatting and the sneakers sole compresses the wrong way there goes your ankle.

I use some old adidas sambas i think or vans
Chuck memeilords for being recognised as a fellow autist in any gym
Or go barefoot

>>42805754
Picks of Ski?

>>42803854

Wow, I love nazis now!

Just kidding, I always loved nazis.

>>42805754
Have you ever tried rock climbing?