Quote Originally Posted by HereWeGoAgain
I used to be extensive on this board, some of you probably know me from my previous name ( LookingToCut ). Well I'm back.

If you don't know, I am 22 yrs old, 6'2, 270 lbs and like 22% BF. I'm trying to cut back down. Last time I was on the board ( about 3 years ago ) I was 6'2, 215 lbs @ 12% BF. As you can see, i've been out of the gym!


Anyways, how much of a role does Muscle Memory play?

How long does Muscle Memory stay effective? Will I be able to recoup faster being back in the gym daily, strict diet, and cardio now?

I have previously done (1) 13 week cycle ( T200, EQ, Winny )

I have ALOT of posts on here, diary of my cycle, and before/after pictures from before, however now I'm just trying to get back into things!

Any info on muscle memory for previous exerpeince would be huge!
Your body needs to build a framework to support new muscle. This includes: enlarging the fasia surrounding the muscle to support it, increasing the blood supply to that area to feed the larger mass, a denser bone structure to support the increased mass, and a nervous system expansion so that your body can put the new muscle to use. Even after you loose this muscle due to atrophy, the framework is still in place. This is what we call muscle memory. You will still have to work hard, just get in the gym and get the first week over with! But it will all start with your diet. You do not go up 10 percentage points in bodyfat from just not lifting, it is from your diet bro and inactivity.