As a physical therapist, coach, and certified strength and conditioning specialist, Dr. Aaron Horschig began to notice the same patterns in athletes over and over. Many of them seemed to pushed themselves as athletes in the same ways they push themselves out in the real world.
Living in a performance-based society, Dr. Horschig saw many athletes who seemed to not only want to be bigger and stronger but to get there faster. This mentality ultimately led to injuries and setbacks, preventing athletes from reaching their full potential.
Now, after developing unique and easy-to-use techniques on how to train and move well, Dr. Horschig shares his invaluable insights with readers in The Squat Bible: The Ultimate Guide to Mastering the Squat and Finding Your True Strength.
This detailed plan enables you to unearth the various weak spots within your body—the areas that leave you in pain and hinder your ability to perform—and completely change your approach to athleticism. Discover new strength, new power, and astounding potential you never knew you possessed.
As the founder of SquatUniversity.com, Dr. Horschig knows that when you transform the way you work out, you transform your body—and your life.
The book is well-organized and easy to follow, with clear explanations and illustrations throughout. Dr. Horschig begins by discussing the importance of proper form and the potential risks of incorrect technique. He then goes on to cover the various aspects of the squat, including foot position, depth, and bar placement.
One of the strengths of the book is its focus on mobility and flexibility, with a variety of exercises and stretches provided to help improve range of motion and prevent injuries. Dr. Horschig also includes a section on common squatting mistakes and how to correct them, as well as programming recommendations for both beginners and advanced lifters.
Overall, "The Squat Bible" is an excellent resource for anyone looking to improve their squat technique and performance. Dr. Horschig's expertise as a physical therapist and strength coach shines through in his clear and concise explanations, and the book is a valuable addition to any lifter's library. Highly recommended.
Man, I am beyond impressed. I studied this book, took notes, and applied the content. I’ve analyzed my squat and that lead to way more analyses. I understand why my posture is bad, why my right knee hurts, how I’ve been moving wrong, why my thoracic spine always cracks, why it’s hard for to lift overhead, why my right foot is rotated outward, and so much more.
Best part is, I did a few of the exercises and my symptoms IMMEDIATELY improved. I have mobility restrictions and injuries everywhere from years of beating myself up and this knowledge has been healing my body so quickly. Thank God for this book, Dr Horschig, and my body. Praise be to God! Thank you Dr Horschig! Write more!!!! Now off to study rebuilding milo….
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I have improved all my technique.
The book is is well written, informative and needs to be part of your exercise toolkit!
1) From intro to conclusion TSB offers its reader everything you need to become proficient at the squat. Starting with the fundamentals of human movement, you begin to see why the squat is essential to learn for overall health and injury prevention. TSB gives five absolutes of squatting before you ever touch a bar-Never load bad movement! Next a break down of the major barbell squats are discussed with expert level analysis. Last, TSB introduces the joint-by-joint concept, from feet to shoulders, of stability and mobility. The last chapters deal with debunking myths and real science of the squat.
2) “If we are unable to move efficiently with good technique in the squat (especially without a barbell), we essentially set ourselves up for failure.” p.9 “We should all have the ability to perform a full-depth “ass-to-grass” squat without any weight.”p.10
3) TSB is the perfect book for anyone who has need to squat (i.e. everyone). Especially Bodybuilders, weightlifters, powerlifters, gym goers, coaches, athletes, etc. I never felt the information was overwhelming or lacking. Well organized, clear, and expertly developing. Highly recommended!
As I get older I realize how important it is to financially support products you appreciate. Could you be cheap and only read his online content? Sure. But I value his work and insight and his help he has given myself and others, so I wanna make sure the man gets paid and this is the most effective way I know how. Dr. Horschig has done a great job in helping us in the gym begin to master one of the most fundamental movements we need for success, and it's because of that I give my highest reccomendation.
The best part is that it explains how to engage your full body while squatting.
Plus, the bit of science in the last chapter is totally worth it as a quick introduction to kinematic systems.