
Squat University
The ultimate guide to decreasing pain, optimizing athletic performance & finding your true strength by Dr. Aaron Horschig.
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Jul 17, 2019 • 18min
Weightlifting Belts Don't Fix Back Pain
In episode 65, Dr. Aaron Horschig discusses the pro's and con's to using a weightlifting belt and whether or not you should be using a belt when dealing with back pain!
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Jul 2, 2019 • 35min
My Pre Squat Warm Up Routine
In episode 64, Dr. Aaron Horschig discusses how to perform a proper and efficient warm up when you get to the gym. No matter if you're squatting, deadlifting or performing the olympic lifts, these tips of breaking down your warm up into 3 sections (soft tissue work, mobility and stability) will help you perform to your greatest potential.
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Jun 18, 2019 • 13min
Cautionary Exercises: Back Extension
In episode 63, Dr. Aaron Horschig discusses the pro's and con's of using the back extension exercise from a roman chair or GHD machine. He also share an alternative exercise that may be a better choice for you.
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Jun 9, 2019 • 1h 5min
Men VS Women: Fatigue & Recovery Differences With Greg Nuckols
In episode 62, Greg Nuckols stops by and discusses his masters thesis research on the differences in training fatigue and recovery between men and women. Greg is a wealth of knowledge in everything exercise science related so get your popcorn ready and enjoy this show!
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May 26, 2019 • 16min
Cautionary Exercises: Reverse Hyper
Dr. Aaron Horschig discusses the use of the reverse hyper machine in training and back pain rehab. He explores mechanics, risks, and alternatives like kettlebell swings for posterior chain strength. Emphasizes form, coordination, and stability in strength training, comparing kettlebell swings to reverse hyper exercises.

May 19, 2019 • 14min
Core Stability VS Strength
In episode 60, Dr. Aaron Horschig breaks down the discussion: core strength or stability...which is way for a strength athlete to train this area of the body?!
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May 13, 2019 • 1h 24min
Kelly Starrett of MobilityWOD
In episode 59, Dr. Kelly Starrett of MobilityWOD stops by to talk all things social media, trends in physical therapy & coaching and why he chose the squat for Ep 1 of his famous YouTube series.
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May 5, 2019 • 1h 17min
5 Tips To Improve Your Clean & Jerk (Interview with Chad Vaughn)
In episode 58, 2x olympian Chad Vaughn joins the show and discusses his top 5 tips for improving your clean & jerk technique. In part 1 of this series, Aaron & Chad break down how you can perfect the clean portion of the lift.
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Apr 28, 2019 • 16min
Shoulder Internal Rotation Mobility
In episode 57, Dr. Aaron Horschig discusses whether or not you need to work on improving shoulder internal rotation mobility, and what research shows is the most efficient ways to go about it!
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Apr 7, 2019 • 39min
World Record Weights & Chicken Shakes With Blaine Sumner
In episode 56, powerlifting world champion Blaine Sumner stops by to talk everything from training, recovering from injuries and nutrition.
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