The impact of weightlifting shoes on performance and injury prevention in competitive weightlifting

Authors

  • Vigneshwaran Sankar Department of Leather Technology, Alagappa College of Technology, Anna University, Chennai 600020, India.
  • Rajesh Chengamchetty Murali CSIR - Central Leather Research Institute https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8069-4326
  • D Suresh kumar Shoe & Product Design Centre (SPDC), CSIR- Central Leather Research Institute-Adyar, Chennai 600020, India
  • Kaliappa Krishnaraj Shoe & Product Design Development Centre (SPDDC), CSIR- Central Leather Research Institute-Adyar, Chennai 600020, India

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.56042/ijems.v32i02.12444

Keywords:

EMG analysis, Kinematics, Kinetics, Olympic weightlifting, Powerlifting, Squat, Weightlifting

Abstract

Weightlifting shoes have played a crucial role in enhancing the performance and safety of athletes in sports such as Olympic weightlifting and powerlifting. This review paper has explored the impact of weightlifting shoes on the kinetics and kinematics of weightlifting movements. A comprehensive literature review has revealed that weightlifting shoes significantly alter the mechanics involved in squats, snatches, and clean and jerks. The use of weightlifting shoes has been shown to benefit experienced athletes by boosting their performance, however, further studies have been recommended for beginner and intermediate-level athletes to understand the full potential of these shoes. This review has provided valuable insights into the benefits and considerations of incorporating weightlifting shoes in training and competitions, highlighting the need for tailored research to optimize athletic performance.

Author Biographies

  • Rajesh Chengamchetty Murali, CSIR - Central Leather Research Institute

    Mr. Rajesh C M graduated in B-Tech Leather technology from Anna University, Chennai, M-Tech Footwear Science and Engineering from Anna University, Chennai. He started his career in Footwear Technician with C&J Clarks and joined CSIR-Central Leather Research Institute, Chennai in 2020 and involved in basic and applied research in Leather Products. He is currently working as scientist. His research interest include comfort studies on footwear, FEM, Computer Aided Design for footwear, New materials development and evaluation etc. He is a honorary professor at Anna University and handles classes related to footwear technology for the B Tech (leather) and M Tech (footwear science) students.

  • D Suresh kumar, Shoe & Product Design Centre (SPDC), CSIR- Central Leather Research Institute-Adyar, Chennai 600020, India

    Dr. D. Sureshkumar graduated in Footwear science and engineering from Anna university, Chennai. His PhD work is on cerebral palsy for children’s from Anna university, Chennai and joined Nift, Chennai as Teaching faculty. He is currently working as a scientist in CSIR-CLRI and his active interests are Computer Aided Designing. He is an honorary professor at Anna University and handles classes related to leather machinery and CAD/CAM for M Tech (footwear science) students.

  • Kaliappa Krishnaraj, Shoe & Product Design Development Centre (SPDDC), CSIR- Central Leather Research Institute-Adyar, Chennai 600020, India

    Dr. K. Krishnaraj graduated in Mechanical Engineering from Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai in the year 1989. He started his career in engineering design with a private company and joined CSIR-Central Leather Research Institute, Chennai in 1994 and involved in basic and applied research in Leather Products. He also obtained MS by research and PhD degrees from Anna University, Chennai, during the year 2003 and 2010 respectively. He is currently working as Chief scientist. His research interest include comfort studies on leather apparel, drape studies on garment leathers including FEM, Computer Aided Design for Leather Products, New materials development and evaluation etc. He is author of more than twenty publications in peer reviewed international journals and holds three copyrights to his credit. He is a honorary professor at Anna University and handles classes related to leather products for the B Tech (leather) and M Tech (footwear science) students. He is also a professor at Academy of scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR).

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Published

2025-11-06

Issue

Vol. 32 No. 02 (2025): IJEMS-APRIL 2025

Section

Review Articles

How to Cite

The impact of weightlifting shoes on performance and injury prevention in competitive weightlifting. (2025). Indian Journal of Engineering and Materials Sciences (IJEMS), 32(02), 179-191. https://doi.org/10.56042/ijems.v32i02.12444

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