Instructions:
- 1Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and the barbell resting across your shoulder blades
- 2Lower your body by bending at the hips and knees until your thighs are parallel to the floor
- 3Ensure that your knees don't pass over your toes
- 4Pause briefly at the bottom before pushing back up to the starting position
- 5Repeat the movement for the desired number of sets and reps
Tips:
- Keep your back straight and core engaged throughout the exercise
- Ensure your gaze stays fixed straight ahead, not down, to maintain correct form
- Focus on pushing up from the heels to engage the glutes and quads more effectively
- Warm up thoroughly before performing the squat to avoid injuries