• Weight on heels

• Lumbar curve maintained

• Chest up

• Elbows high; arms stay parallel to the ground throughout the whole movement

• Butt travels back and down

• Bottom of squat is below parallel (hip crease is below the top of the kneecap)

• Knees track parallel to feet

• Return to full extension at the hips and knees to complete the move

• Head position is neutral