Stand with feet hip-width apart, bar over midfoot
Bend at the hips and knees to grip the bar
Keep shins close to the bar
Grip the bar just outside your legs
Keep your back neutral
Pull your chest up and brace your core
Keep your shoulders slightly in front of the bar
Drive through your heels and midfoot
Push the floor away as you lift
Keep the bar close to your body
Extend hips and knees at the same time
Stand tall at the top without leaning back
Lower the bar by hinging at the hips first
Bend the knees once the bar passes them
Maintain control throughout the descent
Keep your head and neck in a neutral position
Use a full-body brace before each rep
Avoid rounding your lower back
Avoid jerking the bar off the floor
Start with light weight and perfect form