Starting Position
1. Place the barbell on a rack at shoulder height and position it in the crook of your elbows by bending your arms.
2. Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and toes slightly pointed outward.
3. Keep your chest up and back straight as you lift the barbell.
During the Exercise
1. Bend your knees and push your hips back as you slowly lower down.
2. Lower until your thighs are parallel to the ground.
3. Slowly return to the starting position.
Breathing Tips
Inhale as you lower down, and exhale as you rise up.