
Squat University
The ultimate guide to decreasing pain, optimizing athletic performance & finding your true strength by Dr. Aaron Horschig.
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Dec 9, 2020 • 1h 36min
Squatting 1000 lbs Barefoot & Optimizing Recovery with Chris Duffin (TOP 5 PODCAST COUNTDOWN - #4)
This episode is #81 of the SquatU Podcast and is one of the "Top 5" podcasts so far in the show's history! In this show, Chris Duffin of Kabuki Strength joins the show. The first portion of this episode is filled with practical takeaways that can help you in your path to moving bigger weight with better technique. We cover how to analyze technique, barefoot training, blood flow restriction, and recovery techniques. Chris is currently training to squat 1000 lbs for 3 reps so as you can guess, recovery is paramount to this feat.
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Dec 2, 2020 • 20min
Knee Pain 101 (TOP 5 PODCAST COUNTDOWN - #5)
If you're dealing with knee pain you NEED to listen to this episode. This episode originally aired in 2018 and is one of the "Top 5" podcasts so far in the show's history! Enjoy.
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Nov 20, 2020 • 1h 18min
Back Pain, McGill Big 3 and a 1306 lbs Squat (feat. Brian Carroll)
In episode 103, elite powerlifter, coach and author Brian Carroll stops by. We talk all things back pain, rehab and lifting. Be sure to check out Brian's book "The Gift of Injury" which was co-authored with Dr. Stuart McGill.
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Thank you to the new show sponsor, Bearfoot Athletics. Head to https://www.bearfootathletics.com/ and use the code "SquatU" for 10% off their products!
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Oct 27, 2020 • 1h 26min
Uncovering Movement Problems Is The Secret To PAIN FREE Performance (feat. Gray Cook)
In episode 102, Gray Cook (founder of Functional Movement Systems, the FMS test and author of the book 'Movement' & 'Athletic Body In Balance') stops by the show.
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Oct 8, 2020 • 34min
Core Stability 101
In episode 101, Dr. Aaron Horschig breaks down everything there is to know about CORE STABILITY!
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Sep 25, 2020 • 19min
New Book Sneak Peak!! (Hear the Intro)
100 episodes!!!! For this episode Dr. Aaron Horschig gives you a sneak peak to his next book Rebuilding Milo that comes out January 2021 by reading the introduction for the book! Enjoy!
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Thank you to the new show sponsor, Bearfoot Athletics. Head to https://www.bearfootathletics.com/ and use the code "SquatU" for 10% off their products!
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Sep 17, 2020 • 21min
Why Some Can't Squat With Feet Forward
Dive into the fascinating world of squat mechanics and discover why some athletes struggle to keep their feet forward. Explore how variations in hip anatomy affect movement quality and squat depth. Uncover the roles of ankle mobility and hip internal rotation in enhancing performance and preventing injuries. Learn about the importance of understanding individual anatomy for long-term training success. Plus, personal anecdotes and insights on optimizing athletic performance make this discussion both engaging and informative!

Sep 3, 2020 • 43min
What Causes Low Back Pain?
In episode 98, Dr. Aaron Horschig discusses how back injuries occur. He specifically goes over disc bulges, end plate fractures, spondys, facet joint injuries and nerve related injuries!
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Thank you to the new show sponsor, Bearfoot Athletics. Head to https://www.bearfootathletics.com/ and use the code "SquatU" for 10% off their products!
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Aug 21, 2020 • 1h 9min
Core Stability, Back Pain Rehab & Bad Research with Dr. Andrew Lock
In episode 97, Dr. Andrew Lock stops by the podcast. We discuss all things core stability, back pain rehab and how decipher bad research.
Thank you to the new show sponsor, Bearfoot Athletics. Head to https://www.bearfootathletics.com/ and use the code "SquatU" for 10% off their products!
Pre-Order MY NEW BOOK: https://www.amazon.com/Rebuilding-Milo-Foundation-Enhancing-Performance/dp/1628604220/
Recommended products: https://squatuniversity.com/recommended-products/
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Jul 31, 2020 • 1h 19min
The GREATEST Powerlifter of All Time: Ed Coan
In episode 96, Ed Coan stops by to talk about all things lifting. This episode covers Ed's approach to training, ways of working around injuries and methods to keep lifting for the rest of your life.
Thank you to the new show sponsor, Bearfoot Athletics. Head to https://www.bearfootathletics.com/ and use the code "SquatU" for 10% off their products!
Pre-Order MY NEW BOOK: https://www.amazon.com/Rebuilding-Milo-Foundation-Enhancing-Performance/dp/1628604220/
Recommended products: https://squatuniversity.com/recommended-products/
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