Stand with feet shoulder-width apart or slightly wider
Keep toes pointed slightly outward
Brace your core
Keep your chest up
Keep your back neutral
Look straight ahead or slightly down
Push your hips back and bend your knees
Lower your body until your thighs are parallel to the floor or as low as you can control
Keep your knees tracking in line with your toes
Keep your heels flat on the floor
Distribute your weight through your midfoot and heels
Descend under control
Pause briefly at the bottom if needed
Drive through your heels and midfoot to stand back up
Squeeze your glutes at the top
Keep your knees from collapsing inward
Avoid rounding your lower back
Avoid lifting your heels
Avoid letting your chest drop forward
Repeat for the desired number of reps