Squat University

In episode 120, Dr. Aaron Horschig discusses 3 parts of shoes you need to learn about in order to make the best possible footwear choice for your body (toe box, toe spring, and the amount of heel lift).  Show Sponsor: Bearfoot Athletics. Head to https://www.bearfootathletics.com/ and use the code "SquatU" for 10% off their products! Show Sponsor: Ample. Head to https://www.amplemeal.com/ and use the code "SquatU" for 15% off. Order MY NEW BOOK: https://www.amazon.com/Rebuilding-Milo-Foundation-Enhancing-Performance/dp/1628604220/ Support the show on https://www.patreon.com/SquatUniversity Recommended products: https://squatuniversity.com/recommended-products/ Connect with SquatUniversity: Visit the website: http://www.squatuniversity.com Like the Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/SquatUniversity/ Follow on Twitter: https://twitter.com/squatuniversity Follow on TikTok: @SquatUniversity Follow on Instagram: http://instagram.com/squat_university

In episode 119, 2x Olympian Chad Vaughn stops by to discuss a novel way to fix squat technique issues - contraption squats! The full YouTube video that demonstrates these can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0D5Onjy9UAs&t=9s Show Sponsor: Bearfoot Athletics. Head to https://www.bearfootathletics.com/ and use the code "SquatU" for 10% off their products! Show Sponsor: Ample. Head to SquatSquat and use the code "SquatU" for 15% off. Order MY NEW BOOK: https://www.amazon.com/Rebuilding-Milo-Foundation-Enhancing-Performance/dp/1628604220/ Support the show on https://www.patreon.com/SquatUniversity Recommended products: https://squatuniversity.com/recommended-products/ Connect with SquatUniversity: Visit the website: http://www.squatuniversity.com Like the Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/SquatUniversity/ Follow on Twitter: https://twitter.com/squatuniversity Follow on TikTok: @SquatUniversity Follow on Instagram: http://instagram.com/squat_university

In episode 118, Dr. Ray McClanahan (inventor of Correct Toes) stops by to talk about the most common cause of foot pain - plantar fasciitis! Today you'll learn the why behind the pain and how to properly fix it!  Prior Dr. McClanahan podcast "Why Your Shoes Suck": https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/squat-university/id1352018677?i=1000471817561 'Back To Basics' Weightlifting Programming: https://marketplace.trainheroic.com/workout-plan/program/vaughn-program-1626381817?attrib=547878-aff-squatu Show Sponsor: Bearfoot Athletics. Head to https://www.bearfootathletics.com/ and use the code "SquatU" for 10% off their products! Order MY NEW BOOK: https://www.amazon.com/Rebuilding-Milo-Foundation-Enhancing-Performance/dp/1628604220/ Support the show on Patron.com/SquatUniversity Recommended products: https://squatuniversity.com/recommended-products/ Connect with SquatUniversity: Visit the website: http://www.squatuniversity.com Like the Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/SquatUniversity/ Follow on Twitter: https://twitter.com/squatuniversity Follow on TikTok: @SquatUniversity Follow on Instagram: http://instagram.com/squat_university

In episode 117, 2x Olympian Chad Vaughn stops by to talk about a novel way to improve mobility and technique in your lifting called the exaggeration method.  Blogs to read:  1) https://vaughnweightlifting.com/2021/07/28/the-exaggeration-method-the-case-for-contraption-squats/ 2) https://vaughnweightlifting.com/2021/07/29/the-exaggeration-method-contraption-squats-how-to/ 'Back To Basics' Programming: https://marketplace.trainheroic.com/workout-plan/program/vaughn-program-1626381817?attrib=547878-aff-squatu Show Sponsor: Bearfoot Athletics. Head to https://www.bearfootathletics.com/ and use the code "SquatU" for 10% off their products! Order MY NEW BOOK: https://www.amazon.com/Rebuilding-Milo-Foundation-Enhancing-Performance/dp/1628604220/ Support the show on https://www.patreon.com/SquatUniversity Recommended products: https://squatuniversity.com/recommended-products/ Connect with SquatUniversity: Visit the website: http://www.squatuniversity.com Like the Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/SquatUniversity/ Follow on Twitter: https://twitter.com/squatuniversity Follow on TikTok: @SquatUniversity Follow on Instagram: http://instagram.com/squat_university

In episode 116, Dr. Michael Hartle stops by. We talk about his background in powerlifting, his approach to training and rehab from injuries and lessons he has learned along the way from people he has worked with like Pavell. Show Sponsor: Bearfoot Athletics. Head to https://www.bearfootathletics.com/ and use the code "SquatU" for 10% off their products! Order MY NEW BOOK: https://www.amazon.com/Rebuilding-Milo-Foundation-Enhancing-Performance/dp/1628604220/ Support the show on https://www.patreon.com/SquatUniversity Recommended products: https://squatuniversity.com/recommended-products/ Connect with SquatUniversity: Visit the website: http://www.squatuniversity.com Like the Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/SquatUniversity/ Follow on Twitter: https://twitter.com/squatuniversity Follow on TikTok: @SquatUniversity Follow on Instagram: http://instagram.com/squat_university

In episode 115, Joan MacDonald stops by the show. Joan didn’t start her fitness journey until age 70 and 5 years later she is absolutely killing it. With some help from her daughter and son in law she started sharing her journey on social media and now boasts 1.3 million followers on Instagram. Today you'll learn about her story and why it's so important to stay active for a LIFETIME.  Show Sponsor: Bearfoot Athletics. Head to https://www.bearfootathletics.com/ and use the code "SquatU" for 10% off their products! Show Sponsor: Ample. Head to https://www.amplemeal.com and use the code "SquatU" for 15% off. Order MY NEW BOOK: https://www.amazon.com/Rebuilding-Milo-Foundation-Enhancing-Performance/dp/1628604220/ Support the show on https://www.patreon.com/SquatUniversity Recommended products: https://squatuniversity.com/recommended-products/ Connect with SquatUniversity: Visit the website: http://www.squatuniversity.com Like the Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/SquatUniversity/ Follow on Twitter: https://twitter.com/squatuniversity Follow on TikTok: @SquatUniversity Follow on Instagram: http://instagram.com/squat_university

In episode 114, Ed Coan & Dr. Stuart McGill sit down for a conversation on all things back mechanics when lifting. Dr. McGill is THE foremost authority on back mechanics in the world. His entire career has centered around studying the spine, how it becomes injured and ways we can successfully rehab and get back to a high level of performance. He is the author of many books including my favorites: Back Mechanic and The Gift of Injury. On the other hand, Ed Coan is simply the greatest powerlifter of all time. Period. Show Sponsor: Bearfoot Athletics. Head to https://www.bearfootathletics.com/ and use the code "SquatU" for 10% off their products! Show Sponsor: Ample. Head to https://www.amplemeal.com and use the code "SquatU" for 15% off. Order MY NEW BOOK: https://www.amazon.com/Rebuilding-Milo-Foundation-Enhancing-Performance/dp/1628604220/ Support the show on https://www.patreon.com/SquatUniversity Recommended products: https://squatuniversity.com/recommended-products/ Further reading based on today's show:    1) Dr. McGills books: https://www.backfitpro.com/books/  2) Kettlebell study: https://journals.lww.com/nsca-jscr/fulltext/2012/01000/kettlebell_swing,_snatch,_and_bottoms_up_carry_.3.aspx  3) Disc herniation study 1: https://www.academia.edu/20392584/Intervertebral_disc_herniation_studies_on_a_porcine_model_exposed_to_highly_repetitive_flexion_extension_motion_with_compressive_force  4) Disc herniation study 2: https://www.academia.edu/20392607/Progressive_Disc_Herniation  5) Disc herniation study 3: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/40028143_The_Morphology_of_Acute_Disc_Herniation  6) Cholewicki and McGill Paper: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/002192909290242S?via%3Dihub Connect with SquatUniversity: Visit the website: http://www.squatuniversity.com Like the Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/SquatUniversity/ Follow on Twitter: https://twitter.com/squatuniversity Follow on TikTok: @SquatUniversity Follow on Instagram: http://instagram.com/squat_university

In episode 113, Dr. Aaron Horschig sits down with a legend in the powerlifting world, Marty Gallagher. We discuss some of the finer points of technique and his unique approach to a minimalism routine for training.  Show Sponsor: Bearfoot Athletics. Head to https://www.bearfootathletics.com/ and use the code "SquatU" for 10% off their products! Show Sponsor: Ample. Head to https://www.amplemeal.com and use the code "SquatU" for 15% off. Order MY NEW BOOK: https://www.amazon.com/Rebuilding-Milo-Foundation-Enhancing-Performance/dp/1628604220/ Support the show on https://www.patreon.com/SquatUniversity Recommended products: https://squatuniversity.com/recommended-products/ Connect with SquatUniversity: Visit the website: http://www.squatuniversity.com Like the Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/SquatUniversity/ Follow on Twitter: https://twitter.com/squatuniversity Follow on TikTok: @SquatUniversity Follow on Instagram: http://instagram.com/squat_universityIn

In episode 112, Dr. Aaron Horschig breaks down BFR training. You'll learn the basics of WHAT it is, WHY you need to use it and HOW to apply it to your training today.  Link to SmartCuffs: https://www.smarttoolsplus.com/?rfsn=5578601.638282 Show Sponsor: Bearfoot Athletics. Head to https://www.bearfootathletics.com/ and use the code "SquatU" for 10% off their products! Show Sponsor: Ample. Head to https://www.amplemeal.com and use the code "SquatU" for 15% off. Order MY NEW BOOK: https://www.amazon.com/Rebuilding-Milo-Foundation-Enhancing-Performance/dp/1628604220/ Support the show on https://www.patreon.com/SquatUniversity Recommended products: https://squatuniversity.com/recommended-products/ Connect with SquatUniversity: Visit the website: http://www.squatuniversity.com Like the Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/SquatUniversity/ Follow on Twitter: https://twitter.com/squatuniversity Follow on TikTok: @SquatUniversity Follow on Instagram: http://instagram.com/squat_universityIn

In episode 111, Dr. Aaron Horschig sits down with Chad Vaughn to discuss squatting like an Olympic Lifter (EXTREME DEPTH!!!) Show Sponsor: Bearfoot Athletics. Head to https://www.bearfootathletics.com/ and use the code "SquatU" for 10% off their products! Show Sponsor: Ample. Head to https://www.amplemeal.com and use the code "SquatU" for 15% off. Order MY NEW BOOK: https://www.amazon.com/Rebuilding-Milo-Foundation-Enhancing-Performance/dp/1628604220/ Support the show on https://www.patreon.com/SquatUniversity Recommended products: https://squatuniversity.com/recommended-products/ Connect with SquatUniversity: Visit the website: http://www.squatuniversity.com Like the Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/SquatUniversity/ Follow on Twitter: https://twitter.com/squatuniversity Follow on TikTok: @SquatUniversity Follow on Instagram: http://instagram.com/squat_universityIn