Originally Posted by 0311

Not a true 5 RM. Depends on you. I feel a lot better scaling back in weight from a 1 RM to doing a max set of 5 reps.. The 5 reps is tough, but definately not an all out set. That's the polar opposite of what a deload is all about. During a deload, there really is no set in stone program you have to go by like what you pasted above. Just go by feel. If you walk into the gym feeling like shit, then I'd just work up to something heavy at whatever rep range, then toss in one or two accessory exercises and bounce.. If I felt great, then I'd do something else.. It's the exact same train of thought while on a regular training week. It's all about increasing the big three. I wouldn't go into a workout with anything set in stone. Just a general idea of what needs more work and getting it done.

In the past I tried my ME day with neutral grip db presses for a max set of 20 reps and really liked it. Great triceps recruiter.