Stand with feet hip-width apart, bar over the middle of your feet
Bend at the hips and knees to grip the bar just outside your legs
Keep your back neutral and chest up
Brace your core before lifting
Pull your shoulders down and back
Keep the bar close to your shins
Push through your heels and midfoot
Lift by extending your hips and knees at the same time
Stand tall at the top with hips fully extended
Do not lean back at lockout
Lower the bar by hinging at the hips first
Bend the knees after the bar passes them
Keep the bar path straight and close to the body
Maintain a neutral neck and look forward or slightly down
Use controlled movement throughout the lift
Reset your position before each rep
Start with a manageable weight
Stop if your form breaks down