How to Perform a Squat Properly?

Stand with feet about shoulder-width apart

Keep toes slightly turned out

Brace your core

Keep your chest up

Keep your back neutral

Look forward

Push your hips back and bend your knees

Lower yourself under control

Keep your knees tracking over your toes

Keep your heels on the floor

Descend until your thighs are parallel to the floor or as low as comfortable with good form

Drive through your heels to stand back up

Squeeze your glutes at the top

Keep your movements smooth and controlled

Avoid rounding your back

Avoid letting your knees cave inward

Avoid lifting your heels

Avoid rushing the movement

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