Stand with feet shoulder-width apart, toes slightly turned out
Brace your core
Keep chest tall and shoulders back
Look straight ahead
Inhale and begin bending at hips and knees together
Lower until thighs are at least parallel to the floor (or as low as you can with good form)
Keep knees tracking in line with toes
Keep your weight evenly through mid-foot (avoid shifting onto toes or heels)
Keep heels planted and maintain a neutral spine
Pause briefly at the bottom if comfortable
Exhale and drive up by pushing the floor away
Stand back up by extending hips and knees together
Fully stand without locking out aggressively
Reset your stance for the next repetition