How to perform it

Set the bar on your upper back (traps), not your neck.
Feet shoulder-width apart, toes slightly out.
Initiate the movement by pushing hips back and bending knees simultaneously.
Keep your chest up and core braced throughout the movement.
Descend to at least parallel (hips below knees), or as deep as mobility allows with good form.
Drive up powerfully through your heels, squeezing glutes at the top.
Maintain a neutral spine.

Common mistakes

Skip or adapt this movement if any of these apply — and check with a professional when in doubt.