Squat University

In episode 85, Dr. Aaron Horschig breaks down how to go about fixing a hip shift during the squat. He breaks down how to screen and fix problems in mobility and stability to help you find the WHY behind your problem squat! Linked below are a few of the longer instagram videos demonstrating these fixes:  1) https://www.instagram.com/p/B9PcRaWAoM6/ 2) https://www.instagram.com/p/B63mWnxAjz4/ Buy my book: https://tinyurl.com/ybwvpjta 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 SnapChat: @aaronhorschig   Follow on Instagram: http://instagram.com/squat_university

In episode 84, Joe Yoon aka @JoeTherapy stops by to talk all things stretching and soft tissue work along with how he built his Instagram to 1.3 Million followers in just a few short years. Joe also just  came out with his first book 'Better Stretching' I've linked below.  Amazon link: (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1250248213/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=1250248213&linkCode=as2&tag=joetherapy-20&linkId=89f35f7b3e2c99eb74dbf003b46f1cc1)  Buy my book: https://tinyurl.com/ybwvpjta Recommended products: https://squatuniversity.com/recommended-products/ Subscribe to my YouTube channel here: https://tinyurl.com/y2eq7kpr 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 Instagram: http://instagram.com/squat_university

In episode 83, Dr. Aaron Horschig discusses how to warm up for deadlifts. If you'd like to watch the full YouTube video version of this podcast with demonstrations of each exercise, check out this link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qpr5i4DTpk0&t=48s Buy my book: https://tinyurl.com/ybwvpjta Recommended products: https://squatuniversity.com/recommended-products/ Subscribe to my YouTube channel here: https://tinyurl.com/y2eq7kpr 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 Instagram: http://instagram.com/squat_university

In episode 82, Gary Reinl (author of "ICED! The Illusionary Treatment Option") discusses why we were SO WRONG about icing injuries and sore muscles.  Recommended blog #1: http://garyreinl.com/articles/The-Cold-Hard-Facts.pdf Recommended blog #2: http://garyreinl.com/articles/Secondary-Cellular-Death-Is-Negligent-Homocide.pdf Gary's Website: http://garyreinl.com Gary's Book: https://www.amazon.com/Iced-Illusionary-Treatment-Gary-Reinl/dp/0989831949 Buy my book: https://tinyurl.com/ybwvpjta Recommended products: https://squatuniversity.com/recommended-products/ Subscribe to my YouTube channel here: https://tinyurl.com/y2eq7kpr 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 Instagram: http://instagram.com/squat_university

In episode 81 of the podcast, 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. Last, we discuss Chris's new book "The Eagle and The Dragon" found here: https://www.amazon.com/Eagle-Dragon-Story-Strength-Reinvention/ Buy my book: https://tinyurl.com/ybwvpjta Recommended products: https://squatuniversity.com/recommended-products/ Subscribe to my YouTube channel here: https://tinyurl.com/y2eq7kpr 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 Instagram: http://instagram.com/squat_university

In episode 80 of the podcast, weightlifting coach Travis Mash sits down to to talk about the science of "post activation potentiation" and how it can be applied to hitting new PRs and breaking through plateaus. We discuss this theory along with many other topics related to training, Travis’ recent venture back to school to pursue his doctorate, stating a new weightlifting team, and much more... If you'd like to learn more from Travis and see his many E-books, check out this link: https://www.mashelite.com/squatu/ Buy my book: https://tinyurl.com/ybwvpjta Recommended products: https://squatuniversity.com/recommended-products/ Subscribe to my YouTube channel here: https://tinyurl.com/y2eq7kpr 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 Instagram: http://instagram.com/squat_university

On episode 79 show I had the honor to sit down with one of the most influential people in the world of physical therapy – Shirley Sahrmann. Years ago, the physical therapy world was very much so a manual based treatment profession with very little skill in exercise. Shirley’s work over the past 6 decades has changed all this. She is credited with being one of the leaders in establishing the physical therapy profession as experts in the diagnosis and treatment of injuries through evaluation of movement (something called the movement system). This gives the PT a unique approach to helping athletes understand WHY injuries occur in the weight room and how to really go about fixing them the right way. Shirley's book "Diagnosis and Treatment of Movement Impairment Syndromes:" https://www.amazon.com/Diagnosis-Treatment-Movement-Impairment-Syndromes/dp/0801672058 Buy my book: https://tinyurl.com/ybwvpjta Recommended products: https://squatuniversity.com/recommended-products/ Subscribe to my YouTube channel here: http

In episode 78, Dr. Aaron Horschig answers the question, “should I bounce out of the bottom of my squat?" The answer is not as simple as you think and often comes down to the common phrase "it depends."  If you'd like to read more on this topic, check out the collaboration blog post between Dr. Aaron Horschig and 2x Olympian Chad Vaughn here: https://vaughnweightlifting.com/2019/12/12/squatting-like-an-olympic-lifter-go-part-4-the-ascent/. Buy my book: https://tinyurl.com/ybwvpjta Recommended products: https://squatuniversity.com/recommended-products/Subscribe to my YouTube channel here: https://tinyurl.com/y2eq7kpr 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 Instagram: http://instagram.com/squat_university

In episode 77, Dr. Aaron Horschig discusses the 'empty can' exercise, WHY it's a bad idea & what you can do in place to help improve shoulder health.  To learn more about shoulder stability work, check out this blog: https://squatuniversity.com/2018/10/06/stabilizing-the-shoulder-blade-joint/ Master squat technique: https://squatuniversity.com/book/ Subscribe to my YouTube channel here: https://tinyurl.com/y2eq7kpr 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 Instagram: http://instagram.com/squat_university

In episode 76, I discuss WHY I stopped doing sit ups! To learn more about the topic and see the research I discuss in this podcast, check out this blog article: https://squatuniversity.com/2018/06/21/the-mcgill-big-3-for-core-stability/ Master squat technique: https://squatuniversity.com/book/ Subscribe to my YouTube channel here: https://tinyurl.com/y2eq7kpr 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 Instagram: http://instagram.com/squat_university

In episode 75 of the podcast, Dr. Aaron Horschig discusses how to improve knee stability through a step-by-step approach.  1. Correct technique from the ground-up 2. Touch-down progression 3. Reactive neuromuscular training Master squat technique: https://squatuniversity.com/book/ Subscribe to my YouTube channel here: https://tinyurl.com/y2eq7kpr 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 Instagram: http://instagram.com/squat_university

In episode 74, Coach Travis Mash stops by the show to discuss all things weightlifting. We touch on the "absolutes" of training, ways to analyze technique, and two methods you can use to PR your squat!  Check out Travis on Instagram @masheliteperformance  Check out more content on his website: https://www.mashelite.com Master squat technique: https://squatuniversity.com/book/ Subscribe to my YouTube channel here: https://tinyurl.com/y2eq7kpr 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 Instagram: http://instagram.com/squat_university

In episode 73, Dr. Aaron Horschig unveils his exact warm up before picking up the barbell for performing the snatch or clean & jerk! He then breaks down the specifics of what you should include to maximize your performance by crafting an individualized warm up program that meets your demands. Goblet squat warm up link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pCEpcIo-O4I&t=2s McGill Big 3 link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2_e4I-brfqs&t=259s Ankle mobility exercises: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IikP_teeLkI&t=344s Master squat technique: https://squatuniversity.com/book/ Subscribe to my YouTube channel here: https://tinyurl.com/y2eq7kpr 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 Instagram: http://instagram.com/squat_university

In episode 72, Dr. Aaron Horschig discusses WHY Achilles tendon pain begins and HOW this injury progresses. If you'd like to learn more about this injury, check out this blog: https://squatuniversity.com/2018/12/01/how-we-develop-achilles-tendon-pain/.  Master squat technique: https://squatuniversity.com/book/ Subscribe to my YouTube channel here: https://tinyurl.com/y2eq7kpr 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 Instagram: http://instagram.com/squat_university

In episode 71. Dr. Aaron Horschig goes in depth into the factors that create shoulder pain when lifting (anatomy, mobility, stability & biomechanics). If you would like to learn more about screening the shoulder to uncover your individual weak link that may have led to your pain, check out this blog article: https://squatuniversity.com/2018/08/04/how-to-screen-your-shoulder-pain/ To the question ‘what causes shoulder pain?’ The simplest answer is that pain is often the result of excessive stress or strain on the small structures that surround the shoulder joint. The normally harmonious shoulder complex can be derailed by one part malfunctioning (i.e. weak rotator cuff, poor passive shoulder stability). For the strength athlete, these forces are usually the result of cumulative micro-trauma due to three things: 1) Imbalances between the prime movers and prime stabilizers 2) Instability 3) Poor movement and lifting technique Big thank you to my sponsor Gainz Box! If you go on their website TheGainzBox.com a

In episode 70 I got to sit down and chat with Eric Cressey. Eric is the owner of Cressey Sports Performance and the foremost authority on strength and conditioning specific for overhead athletes. In this episode, we talk about assessment, evaluation and treatment of shoulder injuries and how to better understand the biomechanics of this extremely complex area of the body as it relates to different corrective exercises for improving mobility and stability. Erics blog website: https://ericcressey.com Cressey Sports Performance: http://cresseyperformance.com Master squat technique: https://squatuniversity.com/book/ Subscribe to my YouTube channel here: https://tinyurl.com/y2eq7kpr 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 Instagram: http://instagram.com/squat_university

In episode 69,  Brett Bartholomew stops by the show (some of you may know him as @CoachBrettB on Instagram). He’s the author of 'Conscious Coaching' and has tailored his career to helping coaches, physical therapist and really anyone in a leadership position learn how to master the art of communication. You see, sets and reps and understanding programming are critical for coaches, trainers and therapists, but you have to know about psychology and how to motivate people to get the most out of them. Check out Brett's book here: https://www.amazon.com/Conscious-Coaching-Science-Building-Buy/dp/1543179479/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=conscious+coaching&qid=1567128021&s=gateway&sr=8-1 Master squat technique: https://squatuniversity.com/book/ Subscribe to my YouTube channel here: https://tinyurl.com/y2eq7kpr 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 Instagram: http://inst

In episode 68, Dr. Aaron Horschig breaks down why you shouldn't place your complete trust in MRI results for low back pain. Research has estimated that almost a third of healthy pain free 20-year-olds currently have a disc bulge in their spine! (Brinjikji W, Luetmer PH, Comstock B, et al. Systematic literature review of imaging features of spinal degeneration in asymptomatic populations. Am J Neuroradiol. 2015;36:811-16) This number increases 10% every decade, meaning 45-50% of people between the ages of 40-50 have a disc bulge but with no back pain at all. It is highly likely to have abnormal scary findings on the MRI if you’re above the age of 60 but many of these individuals have no low back pain at all. Can a disc bulge create back pain? Sure. But just because there is one that is picked up on an MRI does NOT necessarily mean it is the root cause of your pain. Check out these referenced articles:  Jensen MC, Brant-Zawadzki MN, Obuchowski N, et al. Magnetic resonance imaging of the lumbar spine in p

In episode 67, I got the chance to sit down with Jordan Syatt. Now if you don’t know Jordan – you should. He is the epitome of the phrase – student of the game. He has a ton of experience in the world of powerlifting – even training at west side barbell for a short time (which we’ll talk about today), and he literally works his face off learning and growing his knowledge base so he can help others as a coach. We dive into how he became Gary Vaynerchucks coach – and lessons he has taken for successfully growing a social media presence in 2019. And as you’ll find out we ended up bonded over our love of long form blogging on all things exercise science related, talking about lifting big weights and of course coffee ..so I think you will really enjoy this podcast.  Check out Jordans website: https://www.syattfitness.com Check out Jordan on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/syattfitness/ Master squat technique: https://squatuniversity.com/book/ Subscribe to my YouTube channel here: https://tinyurl.com/y2eq

In episode 66, 2x Olympian Chad Vaughn joins the show to give his top 5 tips for improving jerk technique!  Master squat technique: https://squatuniversity.com/book/ Subscribe to my YouTube channel here: https://tinyurl.com/y2eq7kpr 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 Instagram: http://instagram.com/squat_university