[quote]Roy M wrote:
Jim - I have found the weights and exercises to use, but I just wondered how the deload weeks affects (or should affect) the exercises besides the main one?
Is it only the first and main one that gets a deload and the rest stays the same, or is it wise to “calm down” a bit on the rest as well?[/quote]
Go with the approach you think is best for you. Just do it with the aim of going into the next cycle as fresh as possible, not based upon the fear you will lose 100lbs off each of your lifts and 20lbs of lean mass.
Here are some ideas: