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In episode 135, 2x Olympian Chad Vaughn discusses why you need to max out your lifts every once and a while EVEN IF you're not a competitive weightlifter, powerlifter or crossfitter.  Joint the SquatU Club on Train Heroic: https://marketplace.trainheroic.com/workout-plan/team/squat-u-club 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 134, 2x Olympian Chad Vaughn discusses a quick tip to help you take your clean & snatch to the next level! Joint the SquatU Club on Train Heroic: https://marketplace.trainheroic.com/workout-plan/team/squat-u-club 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 133, 2x Olympian Chad Vaughn discusses the fundamentals of how to program for olympic weightlifting.  Joint the SquatU Club on Train Heroic: https://marketplace.trainheroic.com/workout-plan/team/squat-u-club 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 132, Aaron & Chad Vaughn sit down for the Barbell Mobility podcast (https://barbellmobility.com/) and talk about how to improve ankle mobility/why it's so key to warm up barefoot!  Olympic Weightlifting Programming: https://marketplace.trainheroic.com/workout-plan/program/vaughn-program-1626381817 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 131, 2x Olympian Chad Vaughn stops by to discuss how to improve clean technique and performance. 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 130, Dr. Andrew Lock stops by talk all things back related!  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 129, 2x Olympian Chad Vaughn stops by to discuss how to improve jerk technique and performance. 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

2x Olympian Chad Vaughn stops by to discuss how to improve snatch technique and performance.  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 127, Brian Carroll drops by to talk all things core stability!  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 126, Nam Thomas (elite powerlifter and bodybuilder) joins the show to talk all things training!  90 Day Squat Routine: https://marketplace.trainheroic.com/workout-plan/program/thomas-program-1641592726 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 125 you'll hear the story and evaluation of a recent patient who had been dealing with shoulder pain for 4 years during the bench press. 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/ Need programming? Check out 'Back To Basics' Olympic weightlifting program here: https://marketplace.trainheroic.com/workout-plan/program/vaughn-program-1626381817?attrib=547878-aff-squatu 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 124 9 year old powerlifter Jordan Mica & his father Jason Mica join the podcast to discuss youth lifting as well as their "golden rules" and methods to ensure safety!  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/ Need programming? Check out 'Back To Basics' Olympic weightlifting program here: https://marketplace.trainheroic.com/workout-plan/program/vaughn-program-1626381817?attrib=547878-aff-squatu 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 123, 2x Olympian Chad Vaughn stops by to talk about the recent announcement by the IOC and wrist positioning when lifting overhead!  '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 122, we have a "Quick Tip" on all things orthotics. What they are and if you should wear them for foot pain or to fix flat feet!  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 121, Martins Licis (the 2019 World's Strongest Man) and Dr. Stuart McGill (the world's foremost authority on back mechanics) join for an amazing conversation on all things atlas stone lifting. We touch on technique, whether or not the amount of flexion shown is safe for the back and much more!   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/ Check out more from Dr. Stuart McGill on www.backfitpro.com 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 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