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Begin by gripping the barbell in a comfortable position so that your elbows are inside of where you placed your hands. Place the bar across your upper back/traps and squeeze your shoulder blades together.Stand with your feet in a comfortable position. This will be different for everyone. As a general guide your feet should be about hip-width apart (or just outside) and your toes pointed approximately 45 degrees outward.Start the movement by bending at your knees and allowing them to travel forward keeping them aligned with the direction of your toes. Continue down as far as you can while keeping your low-back arched and not allowing it to tilt underneath.Once you have reached full range of motion push through the floor with your quads and drive the weight straight up, pulling your hips through to a standing position.Keep mid-foot pressure throughout the entire movement. This means that your big toe, pinky toe, and heel are always in contact with the ground.