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1467: How to Squat for Your Body Type With Dr. Aaron Horschig

Jan 14, 2021

Dr. Aaron Horschig, a Doctor of Physical Therapy and founder of Squat University, dives deep into squatting techniques tailored to individual body types. He emphasizes the significance of understanding anatomy and addresses common issues like 'butt wink' and its impact on spinal health. Horschig shares unique insights on finding your ideal squat stance based on individual anatomy and explores the differences between corrective and strength training exercises. He also challenges conventional views on inflammation, advocating for movement as a crucial aspect of recovery.

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Intro

4min

Mastering the Squat: Beyond Weightlifting

11min

Understanding and Addressing Butt Wink in Squats

4min

Personalized Squat Mechanics

21min

Finding Your Ideal Squat Stance

5min

Bridging Therapy and Strength Training

9min

Understanding Inflammation: A New Perspective on Injury Healing

5min

In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin talk all things squat with Squat University's Dr. Aaron Horschig.

The origin story of Squat University and his reasoning behind the name. (3:37)
Understanding your anatomy and why people like to blame theirs. (10:28)
What is “butt-wink” and it is optimal for your body? (14:55)
Why everyone's body has its own set of needs and requirements to perform properly. (19:30)
His order of operations assessing a first-time client. (23:54)
What happens to the body when you do mobility and why should I care about doing it daily? (26:54)
Why he subscribes to muscle re-education. (32:50)
Are squats a fundamental human movement? (34:13)
Can you justify a quarter squat for a basketball player? (38:33)
Is there a test to find your ideal squat stance? (40:16)
What are the major differences between correctional exercise and exercise to build strength & muscle? (45:19)
What irks him the most about the physical therapy space? (49:06)
Don’t ignore your physical capacity. (51:45)
Why you shouldn’t stop inflammation, but understand it instead. (54:12)

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