I usually say that what Jim Schmitz doesn't know about the sport of weightlifting probably isn't worth knowing, and this month Jim takes on how the sometimes not-so-gentle art of lowering and dropping weights.

If you've never done a snatch or a clean and jerk, you might be confused about why weightlifters drop weights, and maybe you've never had a chance to learn the proper way to lower the bar.

If you want to hear what a bona fide expert has to say on these subjects, follow this link to read the latest from Jim Schmitz. Or, follow the Training Articles link on the IronMind® homepage.