Another good reason to drop into the drops, at least occasionally - you will use slightly different muscles in your legs and the lower position really brings your glutes into play, thus giving other muscles a bit of a rest. It's a more efficient position but probably not comfortable if you aren't accustomed to it. So start with short times in the drops and go from there. Increase as you get comfortable and viola! Pretty soon, you'll find yourself dropping down without evern thinking about it, and feeling good!

annie