Shockwave modifications when loads get relatively heavy

[loupgarou]

I've been following the Shockwave program for about 3 months with good success.  CBL on workout evenings, no HIIT, and good strength/mass gains so far.  Surprisingly gaining scale weight and losing/maintaining body fat on the following: 2200 kcal, 200g protein and 200g white rice (CBL) and 0.5/1 (ULC).  I like the program and am happy with where it has taken me.However, I discovered early on that I needed to deload (in my case, skip training all together) every fourth or fifth week and skip entirely the "X" sets because I was getting completely fried.I'm 35 y/o, no gear, 210lbs, and my loads are somewhat respectable on the big compound movements:  515 DL, 365 SQ, 250 BP right now all for 3 reps on the top PSR ELECT sets.I wasn't too concerned with the deloads, but lately I have also felt the need to skip some of the other sets during the training weeks because I am smoked.  For example, this week I didn't do the 2x10 SLDL's on squat day, which I had been doing with 350lbs, because I just couldn't make myself do the pulls after squatting.Anyone else finding the need to pare back the program when they were at levels similar to mine?  I'm just curious because I like the program but I'm starting to feel like a wimp or something by carving stuff out.  I assume Wendler would approve of a more minimalist 5/3/1 style program, but my experience thus far makes me want to stick with SW.

[TCB]

It's possible all you need is more food.. especially carbs in your backload. Could be something to try.

[loupgarou]

That could be it.  I thought I found the sweet spot at 200g.  I'll try upping the carbs and throw in some HIIT if I start to gain fat.  Could be that I'm just getting old.  Thanks for the input.

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