Center a barbell behind the neck and across the shoulders with hands approximately half-way between the shoulders and the weights. Feet should be positioned approximately shoulder width with feet pointing slightly outward. Lower yourself under control into the squat by bending the knees and hips until the thighs are parallel to the floor. Return to the starting position by extending the knees and hips. Remember to keep your knees in line with the toes throughout the movement and keep your eyes fixed straight ahead and not upward as this may lead to neck injury. Don't bounce at the bottom of the movement and don't allow the thighs to travel below parallel at the bottom position or allow the back to deviate from the upright position.

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