We all know squats are great for strength and building mass, especially in your quads, glutes, hamstrings, calves, and core. But what about the debate of squatting with shoes vs squatting barefoot? Are there any benefits of squatting barefoot? For most, its personal preference, and many lifters have a personal bias over what they prefer, but that doesn’t really help someone who’s trying to decide what’s best for them.