The perhaps-ill-begotten child of the stiff legged deadlift and the power clean is the barbell row. It is a valuable tool for beat-up guys who cannot power clean or snatch – you know who you are – or those with programming that has carefully determined it to be appropriate. If you cannot clean or snatch because you are un-coachable or un-athletic, that probably means you should learn to clean or snatch. It builds character.

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