I believe Rip mentions in his book that you can switch out power cleans for bent over rows if you like.
You'd be better off doing Deadlifts only and perhaps add pullups.
Starting Strength, 2nd edition:
- There is a whole section on barbell rows in the "Useful Assistance Exercises" chapter. See page 263.
- Barbell row substitution is mentioned in the "Programming" chapter. Page 289, start of 5th paragraph: "People without access to bumper plates may choose to use the barbell row instead of the power clean. This is not a terrible substitution, but be aware of what you're giving up if you do..."
I guess Rip changed his mind?
My gym has bumpers and people do power cleans all the time. Should I consider replacing rows?
I think the olympic lifts are really cool, but I feel it'd take significant motive to go off program and include them at least until I top out on 5x5s.