Grizzly, do you have a bald spot on your back where that squat bar goes? No disrespect to Olympic lifters (ha ha), but we used to call these "bodybuilder squats" or "high bar squats." We called them "bodybuilder squats" because they swell the quads quite nicely and you can't go as heavy as you can with a wide, powerlifting stance.
EDIT: For some people using a narrow stance and going deep elevating the heal is necessary to keep balance e.g. placing 10-25 lbs plates or board under heals. As far as shoes go, I would say don't squat in running shoes. I see people doing that and it drives me crazy. Running shoes have lots of cushion and are unstable and squishy under weight. Specialized weight lifting shoes are good--some have an elevated heal. I like firm soled cross trainers that are all leather and sturdy.
Last edited by Ramstein II; 01-19-2005 at 04:02 PM.
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