Ep 36: How Important is Mobility Ft. Dr. Aaron Horschig (@SquatUniversity‪)‬ Deskbound Therapy

In episode 36 of the Deskbound Therapy Podcast, I chat with Dr. Aaron Horschig (@draaronhorschig). He is a Sports/Orthopedic Physical Therapist, author, and speaker. He is also the founder of Squat University, a strength & conditioning specialist, an Olympic weightlifter, and a coach. We talk about the importance of mobility and how it can make a massive difference in your workout routine and your life.  He also shares his daily routine with us to give us an idea of incorporating movement into your day-to-day activities.

After graduating with his bachelor's in exercise science from Truman State University in 2009, Dr. Aaron Horschig received a doctorate in physical therapy from the University of Missouri in 2012. Dr. Aaron now works at Boost Physical Therapy & Sport Performance in Kansas City, Missouri.

Dr. Aaron published his first book, “The Squat Bible,” in the spring of 2017 and published it in numerous professional journals. His most recent appearance in the International Journal of Sports Physical Therapy presented a new way to periodize a weight-training program with the back squat after ACL reconstruction.

Dr. Aaron’s background includes being involved in Olympic weightlifting as an athlete and coach for over the past decade. His goal is to provide the highest quality rehabilitation to athletes who have sustained an injury and help our sports medicine society become proactive in approaching the athlete – both from a rehabilitation and training perspective.



Learn more about Squat University:

Squat University Web: https://squatuniversity.com/

Squat University FB: http://facebook.com/SquatUniversity

Squat University IG: https://www.instagram.com/Squat_University

Squat University YT: https://www.youtube.com/@SquatUniversity

Personal IG: https://www.instagram.com/draaronhorschig/

Check out his podcast: https://squatuniversity.com/podcast/

Get a copy of his book: Rebuilding Milo -  https://squatuniversity.com/featured-links/rebuilding-milo/



Show notes:

[0:00] Intro

[0:49] Dr. Aaron's journey to creating Squat University

[2:51] The inspiration behind Squat University

[6:58] The importance of mobility and the benefits of doing squats

[12:42] "If you don't use it, you lose it"

[16:30] How the footwear makes an impact on your body and mobility

[23:38] Squat = moving better

[28:25] Understanding load, and spinal flexion and extension

[33:08] Why Dr. Aaron isn't a fan of Jefferson Curl

[38:29] Technique is KEY

[40:18] The Movement first approach

[45:03] On bandaid joint mobilization

[51:55] Backache due to prolonged sitting

[55:03] Dr. Aaron's daily routine

[1:1:23] The warm-up is part of your workout

[1:02:8] Why being a strength conditioning professional alongside being a physical therapy works great

[1:07:56] The future of Squat University

[1:10:31] Biggest takeaway

[1:11:26] Outro



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