Set the barbell on a rack at upper-chest height
Stand close to the bar and place it across the front of your shoulders
Use a clean grip or cross-arm grip to secure the bar
Lift your elbows high so your upper arms stay parallel to the floor
Unrack the bar by standing up straight
Step back and place your feet shoulder-width apart
Keep your chest up and your core braced
Lower into a squat by bending your knees and hips
Keep your elbows high and your torso upright
Descend until your thighs are at or below parallel
Drive through your midfoot and heels to stand back up
Keep your knees tracking over your toes
Maintain a neutral spine throughout the movement
Re-rack the bar carefully after your set