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I'd use depth jumps (I actually do that) before squats to get in some calf stimuli too. Also I'd really get the weight down on the hip thrusts and do them very slow tempo (think 3-3-3 or something) with your mind connected to your glutes so to speak. Same with the RDLs - lower the weight if there's too much back involvement and focus on the hip hinge. Try to never let the glutes relax and force that posterior pelvic tilt (at the end of the movement) to really get the hips into hyperextension and the glutes firing.

I'd also do the calf raises in another day, an upperbody day. You need to FOCUS on them, not do them as an afterthought.

For example I do my calf raises, in humongous volumes, after chinups, as the 2nd exercise of that particular day. Then I do dips and some ab work and call it a day.

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On eastbay? You should've sent that as a private message haha

but i had serious form issues before while you don't. Also, that doesn't mean i wouldn't see that difference with the powerlifts too.

Well I have no form issues because I squat very wide and with the feet pointed pretty much at 45 degrees outside. Penguin shit basically. That allows me enough hip opening to go lower than parallel.

If I were to squat shoudler width... I would have serious form issues

So... that's the main reason why I want oly shoes - to allow me to squat narrow and get those quads growing (and also better form etc).

I've used boots when squatting... they do help, especially since the boots usually have SOME elevation in the heel and they are pretty sturdy... but they're not enough.

I think I'm going to go with the Adi Powers though.

Nope, just these two. Remember, I don't live in the USA.

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http://www.eastbay.com/product/model:178808/sku:24382/adidas-adi-power-weight-lift-mens/red/white/?cm=searchmenstrainingshoes

vs

http://www.eastbay.com/product/model:167265/sku:46532/adidas-powerlift-trainer-mens/grey/black/?cm=searchmenstrainingshoes#sku=456300

We've had this discussion before but there's such a big price difference and the question is, for my level (and even if I get over 2x in the squat) - should I really go with 200$ for the power weight lift shoes or should I go with 90$ for the powerlift trainer shoes? Is it that big of a difference?

I mean if I squatted all my life in running shoes and basketball shoes... does it really matter if I go with this or the other? It should still help, even if the heel is softer for the cheaper shoe.

The question is if it will allow me to squat narrow and get these sucky quads to grow.

Also:

Shoes run true to size . Feel great, look great and preform great . I bought these for ATG squats and just started SMOLOV with them . For people saying the heel is not hard enough and compresses, They must of bought a different shoe! These are a great shoe for oly lifts if one cannot afford the upper $ ones . Highly recommend!
Pros:
good traction, high performance, lightweight, good arch support, durable, comfortable, good cushioning, breathable

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