It doesnt really matter how you split the exercises up.
dual factor is defined as 1 part fatigue/1 part fitness. Fitness lasts 3 times as long as fatigue, so as a rule of thumb you'll be placing your body in a state of fatigue for 2 to 3 weeks, and a state of fitness for 1 to 2. During the fatigue phase your goal for the cycle is reach a point of over reaching, which can be defined as a 10% decrease in performance. At this point you switch to fitness, cutting back on sets or frequency, perhaps even a little on weight for 1 to 2 weeks.
This theory can be applied to any physical activity, it is not about a specific split or # of sets or reps.
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Originally Posted by Traps
Think of it like this....Instead of your workout days being days you tear down your muscles, and your off days being days you recover. You will have periods of 2 to 3 weeks where you tear down your muscles, and then 1 to 2 weeks of recovery.
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