Squat University

By Dr. Aaron HorschigHealth & Fitness

Squat University episodes

October 24, 2019 Fixing Knee Cave (Strength Vs Stability)
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
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28 min
October 17, 2019 2 Fast Ways to PR Your Squat (Interview With Travis Mash)
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
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55 min
October 03, 2019 My Pre Olympic Lifting Warm Up
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
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27 min
September 30, 2019 Achilles Tendon Pain 101
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/.
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24 min
September 19, 2019 Shoulder Pain 101
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
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39 min
September 09, 2019 Shoulder Assessment & Treatment with Eric Cressey
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
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58 min
August 30, 2019 The Art of Coaching with Brett Bartholomew
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
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1 hr 3 min
August 20, 2019Your MRI is NOT A Reflection of Your Back Pain!
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 people without back pain. N Engl J Med. 1994;331(2):69-73

Carragee E, Alamin T, Cheng I, et al. Are first-time episodes of serious LBP associated with new MRI findings? Spine J. 2006; 6(6):624-35

Fukuda K & Kawakami G. Proper use of MR imaging for evaluation of low back pain (radiologist’ view). Semin Musculoskelet Radiol. 2001;5(2):133-6
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19 min
August 08, 2019 Training Tips, Blogging & Coaching GaryVee with Jordan Syatt
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
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46 min
July 26, 2019 5 Tips for Improving Jerk Technique (With 2x Olympian Chad Vaughn)
In episode 66, 2x Olympian Chad Vaughn joins the show to give his top 5 tips for improving jerk technique!
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58 min