Pause Squats: 2 Reasons to Add Them to Your Training

Squat University breaks down two reasons to add pause squats to your training: as a warm-up tool to prime mobility and stability, and as a strength-builder that removes the bounce so you build pure strength in your hardest position. He also walks through the breathing pattern for a 5 to 10 second pause squat.

Excellent Squat Mechanics with Big Weight Explained

Squat University (Dr. Aaron Horschig) highlights Rebecca Rouse's squat as an example of excellent mechanics under big weight, calling out her technique in the video caption. He also credits his Elite Carbon Lifters, a weightlifting shoe he helped design with a wide toe box, as the footwear used in the lift.

Running Shoes vs Weightlifting Shoes: Which Is Better?

Squat University breaks down why a strong athlete's clean is being held back by cushioned running shoes, and how a stiff-soled weightlifting shoe like the Tyr Sport L-2 improves force transfer, technique, and stability during heavy lifts.

Tyr Elite Carbon Lifters: Wide Toe Box Weightlifting Shoe

In this short clip, Squat University's Dr. Aaron Horschig asks viewers about their current gym training focus and highlights the Tyr Elite Carbon lifters, a weightlifting shoe he helped develop featuring a wide toe box for better foot positioning during lifts.

TYR Force Elite Carbon Lifter: Full Shoe Breakdown

Squat University's Dr. Aaron Horschig breaks down the TYR Force Elite Carbon Lifter, a weightlifting shoe he co-designed with TYR Sport featuring a carbon fiber power plate and the wide toe box he introduced on the earlier L1 lifter. He explains why narrow lifting shoes hurt stability and technique, and calls the Force Elite the best-feeling shoe he's worn since 2001.