Should I care about Power Cleans?

Training Q&A [Moderated]
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Hey guys,

In Practical Programming, Mark writes that it’s a big mistake to replace his rx programming of Power Cleans with Pendlay Rows.

My question is this: I’m lifting for Hypertrophy…I don’t intend to compete in any meets, and I’m not training for a sport.

I’m a 46 year old male intermediate lifter who just wants to get more jacked and stay that way for a very long time. FYI, I’m running your GPP Hypertrophy program now (@week 3) and intend to go on the 12 week strength program after that.

Bottom line: Should I care about Power Cleans at all given my goals?

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I would probably not concern myself with power cleans in your situation.

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