Published December 19, 2011 12:00AM

Strong as he is, this man could use better shoes.
Wearing the wrong shoes
When you lift, the rubber in your running shoes compresses, throwing off your balance.
The Fix
Lifting shoes, which have a solid-wood soles, will provide a steady platform for weight lifting. Bergeron recommends both Risto (from $119) and Adidas (from $90) lifting shoes.