The Squat Bible: The Ultimate Guide to Mastering the Squat and Finding Your True Strength Kindle Edition

I have followed the author Dr. Aaron Horschig for a while on instagram. Man, that guy knows what he's talking about I still use most of the tips and advice I learned from his instagram account as a strength and conditioning coach as well as for my own lifts. So I decided to purchase his book.I wanted to see Dr. Aaron Horschig dive deeper into correctives in his book. But thats is not what I found.The Squat Bible is a great book for beginning lifters or coaches. It teaches the squat basics of each fundamental squat patterns (back squat, front squat, overhead squat). The book then goes into a concept known as the Joint-by-Joint Concept, previously discussed in other books such as Mike Boyle's "Functional Training". Horschig then breaks down each joint and why they are important for the squat.Pros:-Easy Read-Simple Concepts (Don't have to be in the field to understand the writing)Cons:-Price (25 dollars for 125 pages of basic information)-The book felt like regurgitated information posted previously on his instagram account (why give info for free, when you can put it in a book and sell it)-The concepts may be too simple-Nothing new or groundbreaking-Hoped for more correctives and screenings... didn't get itTakeaway:Overall this book would be great for a beginner coach or powerlifter trying to learn more about the squat.But after reading the book once, it will just collect dust on the shelf because there is no information worth looking back on.

I am writing a 5 star review not only of the book he wrote but the tremendous follow up he has undertaken on Instagram, Twitter, his new Squat University Podcast and on his own website. The book gives a great introduction to the technical ways to properly do a squat and its benefits. It goes through a lot of the most commonly found problems and their solutions. However because squatting is a movement sometimes static pictures don't do it justice, which is where his online content is so useful as you can watch his examples in short video clips. I've even tweeted him about issues I've had with my own squats and hes personally replied back. That's Awesome!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.

This book has really helped my squat performance. I’m still not lifting as much weight as I would like but I’m not ego lifting anymore. Im using the information in the book to lift with proper form, to fix mobility issues and to avoid injuries. I’d recommend this book to anyone who wants to squat properly and, eventually, with heavy weight. I look forward to more work from Dr. Horschig.

No matter your skill level this book is a must have for any one who squats (which should be everyone). Aaron breaks everything down so its easy to understand, pictures to illustrate, and includes the mechanisms on why it works. It's not very in depth for advanced lifters, but it is a good book to study and keep around.

Great resource. Awesome tips on detecting weaknesses & issues that cause injury through improper form. Great advice on what to do about detected mobility & stability issues. I always thought my labral tears in hips caused my depth issues, but this book help lead me to the real issue: ankles/dorsiflexion. Also eased my mind with legit science on why deep squatting isn't inherently bad for your knees. Must read for trainers & gym rats alike

I have been having trouble with my squats, specifically I could not squat deeply, and my knees hurt. This book provides detailed instructions on proper technique for bodyweight squats, piston squats, and barbell squats. It also addresses why I was having trouble (my ankles and hips) and provides specific exercises and stretches to remedy the weaknesses. I can already see and feel improvements in my squats. Highly recommend.

Perfect blend of content and readability. The book is 125 pages, but stuffed with content. By focusing only on the squat the author gives himself plenty of room to elaborate on important points and to adequately explain the value of each principle along the way. I love a book that doesn't shy away from telling you why, and in The Squat Bible this is addressed in a way that is readable and the complex concepts seem simple.

Educate yourself. Pick this up and move with the right information. Explore differences and balance imbalances. I'm a level 1 thinker and this level 10 (1-10 scale) read continues to enlighten me. Make the choice to read and move, then move and read and so on and so forth. Mahalo Dr. Horschig for your passion to move the masses. Your IG feed also keeps us moving in the right direction. Mahalo!

OK, I'm not a major fitness performer. I'm an older woman with a bad knee who knows squatting is good for her, but it hurts. Or I was. I read this book and, within days of mindful practice, I was transformed into an older woman with a bad knee who can squat freely and painlessly, if not very deeply. Which means I can also get in and out of chairs, go up stairs, and pick things up from the floor with far greater comfort than before. And further squatting will now bring more strength rather than more injury. Horschig urges you to learn the movement rather than concentrate on numbers, etc. Get the form right, and he gives clear instructions on many points to consider, gathering them into an order that helps you put them into practice. Who knows? If I keep practicing what he preaches, I may yet get my "ass to the grass" and do pistol squats. I know I'll be stronger. I imagine this book would have prodigious impact on more advanced fitness fanatics, too. Good form pays off for everyone.

The 3* is purely for this version of the book (the b&w paperback version). The content of the book remains 5*, it is one of the best books out there for improving your squat technique and mobility.I owned the colour version of this book and it was fantastic. Like a college text book, the pages were glossy and bright and the pictures were very detailed and in colour.This b&w paperback version that I picked up to replace that one (which I never got back after a loan) just takes too much away in my opinion. The pages are no longer glossy, they are the same as you would find in a novel. The pictures are black and white, but they are also much lower in quality than in the colour version. This means you lose some of the detail and when you are talking about hard to notice points such as how your foot arches or how to use your toes, this can effect your comprehension.If you really can't afford the colour version (it can get quite expensive) then I think you could pick up this black and white version relatively fine, but honestly for an extra £10 it really is worth the investment in full colour.

I have been a fan of Aaron Horschig for a long time now, following his insta, watching content on YouTube regularly also listening to his blogs. I have wanted to read this book for a while and finally bought it and read it. Love his content and have learnt so much about training clients from Aaron.You will not be disappointed and will read this book more than once.

The book goes into great detail to explain the break down of the squatA good read

Awesome to develop you're squat pattern with great cues and progressions. Everything made simple. Great for someone new to squatting or the seasoned athlete. Some of the testing methods are great for highlighting weak areas.