Fair does mate, I don't do deadlifts or squats because I've had trouble with them in the past. I've got problems with my knees and lower back so they're out of the equation. I feel my joints straining before my muscle does. Plus I tore a hamstring just after Christmas doing squats and it's kind of put me off. It's a pain in the arse because they're fantastic compound moves but that's life I guess.

As for pyramid sets, I suppose it's best to do whatever works for you. I don't have a problem hitting the highest weight first; it's when I'm fresh and full of energy and have little to no muscle fatigue so it's the time I can lift the most, for longest. I've always been told 6-12 reps for building muscle and it's not done me wrong so far, but like I said - whatever works for you.