8-Week Combat Sports Strength & Conditioning Program Are you a Combat Sports athlete looking to take your strength, power, and conditioning to the next level? This 8-Week MMA Strength & Conditioning Program, based on the Condensed Conjugate Method, is specifically designed to help fighters maximise their performance inside the cage by building explosive power, relentless endurance, and combat-specific strength. This program combines maximal effort (strength), dynamic effort (speed and power), and repetition effort (muscle endurance) methods to push your limits and prepare you for the physical demands of MMA competition. Whether you're in fight camp or just looking to elevate your game, this program will give you the edge you need. Program Highlights: - Strength & Power Focused: Build maximum strength through safe and progressive max effort lifts like squats, deadlifts, and bench press variations. - Explosive Speed Training: Improve speed and power output with dynamic effort work, using bands, chains, and explosive movements tailored to the fast-paced nature of MMA. - Combat-Specific Conditioning: Develop the ability to maintain high-intensity output across multiple rounds, with conditioning drills designed to mimic fight scenarios. - Periodised Progression: This 8-week program includes 4 weeks of intense training followed by 1 deload week, ensuring you're always progressing without risking overtraining. - Versatile & Adaptable: Whether you have access to a full gym or just basic equipment, this program can be adapted to fit your needs while targeting all the key areas required for MMA success. What’s Included: - Detailed 3-Day Per Week Split: Efficiently designed to maximise strength, power, and endurance in just three sessions per week, allowing you to balance your Combat Sports training with your strength work. - Phase 1 (Weeks 1-4): Build foundational strength, power, and work capacity through max effort lifts, explosive conditioning, and accessory work to strengthen weak points. - Phase 2 (Weeks 5-8): Progressively increase intensity, break through plateaus and peak your performance with advanced variations of lifts and conditioning work. - MMA-Specific Conditioning: Tailored intervals, power-endurance circuits, and GPP (General Physical Preparedness) work to ensure your body is prepared for the demands of combat sports. - Weekly Progressions: Each week the intensity ramps up, keeping you challenged and engaged, while incorporating new exercises and variations to prevent stagnation. Who Is This Program For? - MMA Athletes: Fighters at any level looking to enhance their strength, conditioning, and power for combat sports. - Combat Athletes: Those training in boxing, Muay Thai, BJJ, or other disciplines who want to improve their physical capabilities and conditioning. - Coaches: S&C coaches who want a tried-and-tested method to integrate into their fighters’ training plans. Why This Program Works: - Proven Conjugate Methodology: This program is based on a variation of the Conjugate Method, known for producing world-class athletes across strength and power sports. We’ve condensed it to focus on the specific needs of MMA athletes, ensuring you’re developing all the qualities required for peak performance. - Maximises Training Efficiency: By focusing on three key training days each week, this program allows you to build strength, speed, and conditioning without overtraining, leaving room for your skill and technique sessions. - Science-Backed Approach: Each phase of the program is designed using principles backed by sports science to ensure you’re constantly progressing and developing the qualities that directly transfer to improved fight performance. Don't leave your strength and conditioning to chance. Whether you’re preparing for a fight or building your base, this 8-week program will have you feeling stronger, faster, and more conditioned for every round. *When purchasing, please note that the program will begin on the following Monday for you.