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Squat University

Are Deep Squats Bad For The Knees?

Squat University

Dr. Aaron Horschig

Health & Fitness

5617 Ratings

🗓️ 14 May 2020

⏱️ 32 minutes

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Summary

In episode 90, Dr. Aaron Horschig discusses the science behind the common question, "Are deep squats bad for me?" 

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Transcript

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0:00.0

Class is in session.

0:02.9

You're listening to Squat University by Dr. Aaron Horshick.

0:06.6

Let's go!

0:07.6

Now, let's start the show.

0:13.6

Hey, what's up, podcast listeners?

0:15.2

Thank you so much for checking out today's show.

0:17.2

This is episode 90 of the Squat University podcast.

0:20.1

The goal with each and every one of these

0:21.4

shows is to bring you as much value-pat content to help you move better in the gym and in life,

0:26.7

decrease your bodies to aches and pains and help you reach your true athletic potential.

0:31.1

Now, today's podcast is sponsored by barefoot athletics. Look, if you're a serious strength

0:36.2

athlete and you really value how well you're

0:39.4

performing, you know that the type of shoe you wear can make a big difference. Now, for those of you

0:45.7

who like to wear a flat sole shoe, especially in the sport of power lifting like a Chuck Taylor,

0:51.2

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0:55.7

They have a super wide toe box that allows you to naturally splay your toes out and use your

1:01.4

foot as it was naturally designed. No more cramming your foot into a narrow toe box and smashing

1:07.7

your foot into an unnatural position. I've been using the ursus shoes for the past couple months for any non-Olympic weightlifting movements, so my squats, my deadlifts, presses, and I absolutely love them, and I think you will too. If you go to the Barefoot Athletics.com website, that's B-E-A-R, like the animal, and use the code squat you you can get 10% off your order

1:30.4

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1:34.7

been using i'm going to make some more content for in the future so again barefoot athletics

1:39.3

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1:46.1

Now, with that being said, let's get to today's content.

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