Squat – Performed Correctly
- Right: Center a barbell behind the neck across the shoulders and traps 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.
Keep the neck and spine neutral the entire movement.