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Hi all, I'm following the SL 5x5 program for the time being and I hate rows. Beyond just disliking them, I am always worried my form is incorrect and don't feel like the light weights where I can maintain really solid form (95# and under, essentially) are really doing a whole lot for me. My understanding is that - along with other differences - Starting Strength programming utilizes the power clean in place of the pendlay row. My thought would be maintaining the volume of 5x5 and the remainder of the programming, but switching out 5x5 rows for 5x3 Power Cleans, and perhaps adding back extensions that day as well. Thoughts?