A couple of months ago I switched to the big lifts: squats, deadlifts and bench presses (and OHPs, rows, and lat pull downs).
I am exhausted after the big three lifts. Breathing is the most difficult part when squatting. I am tired afterwards. How do you still find enough energy to do accessories?
I am also still learning the lifts. It’s incredible how long it takes to master them.
Lots of rest time between sets. The harder the lift the more time I take. Not powerlifting myself but between deadlifts I’m easily waiting 4-5 mins. My workouts get long sometimes but this is probably the most rewarding way to spend my time, so I prioritize it.
That is my experience! It takes a lot of time to recover