question on dropping the bar on power clean

[Turbo SS]

When I drop the bar and catch it at the bottom, it feels like the weight is trying to pull my shoulders/arms out of socket? Is that how its supposed to feel?

[mstrofbass]

When I drop the bar and catch it at the bottom, it feels like the weight is trying to pull my shoulders/arms out of socket? Is that how its supposed to feel?

Not like that, if you use your quads to absorb some of the impact, like you're supposed to.

[Corrie]

Also don't just let it go right to the length of your arms before you start to slow it down.

I pop it off my shoulder and turn my hands downwards right away so that I can slow it down as it descends. Like the down portion of an upright row.

[jkw]

Also don't just let it go right to the length of your arms before you start to slow it down.

I pop it off my shoulder and turn my hands downwards right away so that I can slow it down as it descends. Like the down portion of an upright row.

I was under the impression that was not the best thing to do as it will provoke elbow tendinitis.

[Corrie]

I was under the impression that was not the best thing to do as it will provoke elbow tendinitis.

Yeah you're probably right, it seems to work alright for me. I don't poweclean a ton of weight either though...

[RRod]

Couple of vids on how to lower the weight like a boss:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WJ2aHb6uj5U
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ndubTfY8Hps

The arms do a bit of deceleration as they unbend, with the thighs catching the rest.

[Turbo SS]

Not that I am anywhere close to this level but I would think dropping a couple hundred pounds on your thighs would hurt alot.

Anyway, thanks guys. I will try and take more of the impact on my legs.

[mstrofbass]

Not that I am anywhere close to this level but I would think dropping a couple hundred pounds on your thighs would hurt alot.

Anyway, thanks guys. I will try and take more of the impact on my legs.

Nah, it's one of those things you get used to and won't even notice. I mean, it's not pleasant, but it's hardly painful. You're still using your arms and shoulders to slow it down, but hitting your thighs keeps it from yanking.