Couldn’t you do Oly lifts at a slightly lighter weight, which might allow you to slowly lower the weight back down to the floor? Obviously, you can’t just drop the barbell. I workout in a gym that’s not as anal as a Planet Fitness or LA Fitness (which there is no hope if that’s where you go), but not quite a weightlifter’s gym. They don’t bust chops as long as you are not slamming weights. It has some good floor space, however. No chalk unfortunately.