
Squat University
The ultimate guide to decreasing pain, optimizing athletic performance & finding your true strength by Dr. Aaron Horschig.
Latest episodes

Jan 20, 2019 • 41min
The Overhead Athlete (Roundtable Discussion)
Episode 45 is the first roundtable discussion as Mike Reinold, Dan Pope and Kiefer Lammi join the show. We talk screening overhead injuries and technique problems, favorite exercises for overhead athletes and where to find eduction other than instagram on social media today.
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Jan 13, 2019 • 1h 19min
5 Tips To Improve Your Snatch (Interview with Chad Vaughn)
In episode 44, Olympian Chad Vaughn gives his top 5 tips to improve your snatch technique, decrease your risk of injury and hit that next PR!
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Jan 6, 2019 • 20min
How to Breathe When Lifting Heavy
In episode 43, Dr. Aaron Horschig discusses how to breathe correctly with the Valsalva maneuver when attempting to lift heavy weight.
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Dec 30, 2018 • 29min
Fixing The Front Rack
In episode 42, Dr. Aaron Horschig discusses how to fix a front rack problem (low or uneven elbows during a front squat or clean). He breaks down mobility issues at the wrist, thoracic spine and lats and how to fix weak links you may find!
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Dec 23, 2018 • 1h 2min
Muscle Science 101 with Layne Norton
In episode 41, Layne Norton sits down to discuss how muscle is grown and maintained through muscle protein synthesis. We dive deep into nutrition and how you can maximize your muscle growth!
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Dec 16, 2018 • 1h 14min
Tendon Pain with Jill Cook
In episode 40 of the podcast, Professor Jill Cook shares her expertise on how tendon injuries occur and the proper steps you should take in rehabilitation! We talk in detail about the most common forms: Achilles and patellar tendinopathy.
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Dec 9, 2018 • 1h 10min
Strength Science With Dr. Andy Galpin
Dr. Andy Galpin, a leading expert on human performance, discusses the science behind strength development, the role of muscle fibers, avoiding overtraining, conditioning for weightlifters and powerlifters, and benefits of creatine, beta alanine, and caffeine. They also share their favorite 90s hip hop artists.

Dec 2, 2018 • 1h 21min
Powerlifting Injuries With JP Price
In episode 38, elite powerlifter JP Price (only man to squat 1000 lbs & bench 600 lbs) sits down and talks about his recent injuries, future surgery and numerous other powerlifting topics.
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Nov 25, 2018 • 43min
McGill Big 3 For Core Stability
Dr. Aaron Horschig discusses the McGill Big 3 core stability exercises by Dr. Stuart McGill. They cover the importance of core stability in weightlifting, debunking myths about isolating core muscles, and advocating for isometric training. The 'Big Three' exercises - modified curl-up, side plank, and bird dog - are explained with variations for back pain. The benefits of core stability training with descending pyramid rep schemes and 10-second isometric holds are highlighted for enhancing stability and preventing injuries.

Nov 18, 2018 • 1h 21min
The Worst Squat Injury Ever
Josiah O'Brien was crushed under 655 lbs during a powerlifting meet, tearing almost every ligament & tendon in BOTH KNEES. We discuss his injury, rehab and numerous training topics!
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