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Hey, what's up, podcast listeners? Thank you so much for checking out today's show.

This is episode 122 of Squat University podcast. The goal with each and every one of

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

decrease your bodies, aches and pains and help you reach your true athletic potential. Today's

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So with that being said, let's get to today's episode.

What I wanted to do is basically just sit down, have a quick conversation with you guys

about the role of orthotics with people dealing with foot pain, whether or not

you have flat feet and should wear them, and whether or not you should wear them with lifting.

I guess we'll call this just a quick tips episode. It's not going to be a very long one,

like the normal discussions that I'll have interviewing someone else. But I think I want to

try to just have a quick conversation and pack as

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