Muscle Memory- how good is it?

[physiqueartist]

Need help and advice!!!

Been off from training and eatign right for 8 months know, and i am fatter and smaller then I have been in years.
Just started training again on tuesday, light and quick workouts. I have read allot about muscle memory and was wondering if anyone has had a long layoff and how did everythign come back. How long before I start liftign heavy and hard and how long should I wait to start my gear?

Thanks

[stacker]

I have heard that muscle memory may last up to 6 months or maybe a little more, depending on th person. Regardless, if you had the muscle ounce, it will be easier to get your gains back the second time around. Good Luck bro.

[deathknell3000]

You'll be back to where you were within a couple of months. Just don't go crazy for a couple of weeks or you'll injure yourself.

[kevin d]

Bro- I am in the same situation. I had an injury in my back and shoulder that kept me away for about 8 months. I hit the gym again two months ago and most of my lifts are coming back fine. Starting to put on size again, too. (Thats also because i'm two weeks into a nice winter bulk cycle.) Be patient. Just take your time. I remember I wanted to throw the weight plates on right away, but that is the last thing your body needs. Slowly build up and your body will be back in no-time.
K

[superman1975]

muscle memory is will help you bounce back---i am a cyclist and i stop riding about late september and this cycle has my wheels back up to what they usually are

[crackerjack414]

well iam sure the cns should get used to the heavier weights quicker than just starting out