Stand with feet about shoulder-width apart
Keep toes slightly pointed outward
Brace your core
Keep your chest up
Keep your back neutral
Look straight ahead
Push hips back and bend knees
Lower until thighs are at least parallel to the floor
Keep knees tracking over your toes
Keep heels flat on the floor
Keep weight centered through midfoot and heels
Descend under control
Drive up through heels and midfoot
Stand fully upright at the top
Avoid rounding your back
Avoid letting knees cave inward
Avoid lifting your heels
Avoid collapsing your chest
Use a comfortable range of motion
Start with bodyweight before adding weight