Ok, after talking with Dave for some time in the shoutbox, here's what we got:

Option 1:

- 2 weeks dual factor 5x5 (volume)
- 2 weeks dual factor 3x3 (intensity)
- 2 weeks SE
- 2 weeks complexes/pylos
- 1 week deload
* reset

** Essentially we'll have 4 weeks strength-specific, 4 weeks MMA-specific training phases. The goal of the 4 weeks of dual factor is to MAINTAIN strength by inputting heavy weights that are managable, and not hitting new PR's. This is because of all the MMA training and cardio performed throughout these weeks.

Option 2:

- 2 weeks dual factor 5x5 (volume)
- 2 weeks dual factor 3x3 (intensity)
- 2 weeks SE; 2 SE workouts, 2 Max Effort workouts per week
- 2 weeks complexes/pylos; 2 CO/PY workouts, 2 ME per week
- 1 week deload
* reset

** With this one, same applies to the first 4 weeks of strength-specific training as described above. With this example, instead of 4 weeks strictly MMA-specific, we'll have 2 workouts per week devoted to maintaining/increasing strength. Nothing high volume, just working up to a 1-5 RM, then the rest of the workout spend on weight training with NOTHING TO FAILURE.

*** Also with this example, the rotating ME lifts would apply. Perhaps picking 2 upper, 2 lower ME's so those exercises will be hit twice.

Option 3:

- 2 weeks dual factor 5x5 (volume)
- 2 weeks dual factor 3x3 (intensity)
- 2 weeks SE; Only final week incorperating 2 ME workouts
- 2 weeks complexes/pylos; Final week incorperating 2 ME workouts
- 1 week deload
* reset

** This option is different from option 2 because instead of incorperating 2 Max Effort days for all 4 weeks of MMA-specific training, you'll only do the final week of each mesocycle with 2 ME workouts (1 upper, 1 lower). For this to work, you would NOT need to do a squat/deadlift/bench "variation" since it only accounts for 2 workouts (2 upper, 2 lower). It's optional, but not at all necessary. These two workouts would be added in just to ensure strength is at least maintained through the MMA training. The volume for both ME days would have to be lowered, and nothing taken to failure.

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