Starting Position
1. Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart.
2. Place the barbell on the front of your shoulders, raising your elbows forward.
3. Grip the barbell with your palms facing up to avoid wrist strain.
4. Keep your chest up and your back straight.
During the Exercise
1. Bend your knees and push your hips back as you slowly lower yourself down.
2. Make sure your back stays straight and 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 back up.