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Hello everyone,
I was hoping some of you could give me a few pointers as I have not been in the gym for over 5 years.
Before 5 years I was working out on a daily basis. 3 on 1 off to be exact.
Main goal was building lean muscle mass.
Back then I was taking supplements that in todays standards are somewhat illegal, such as 1-Test 4-AD etc etc.

I would like to stay away from these and others for the time being.

I've read that getting back into the workout routine and building muscle will be easier this time than the first time someone ever works out due to muscle memory. Will this be the case for me even with a 5 year break?

Also, is there any point in taking creatine for the 1'st month or so?

My old work out schedule was as follows. Perhaps someone can point me to a better schedule.
Mornings only
Day one: Bi's / Back / stomach
Day two: Legs / stomach
Day three: tri's / chest / shoulders / stomach
Day four: off

No cardio.

I believe my eating habbits are okay.
I stay away from all sugars, sweets, etc etc.
Mostly eat chicken breast, brown rice, fish, some beef.
I drink alot of water and mix my protein in water as well.

I average about seven hours of sleep, but due to a busy schedule may only be getting six. Will this have a huge effect on muscle development?

I also take a multi-vitamin

So again any tips or pointers would be helpful.
I'm looking to again build lean muscle mass.
After I put on the weight that I prefer I will get into some cardio and just maintain.

Thank you

Stats:
27 5'11" 180lbs

XFatMan

Frankly speaking, I don't know whether muscles have that much personality. But obviously, the brain will assimilate movements much quicker than if you were totally new to lifting. It's like riding a bike - once you can do it, you won't forget it even if decades have gone by.

Your schedule looks good to me, but I wouldn't work out on more than two consecutive days. If you can, do something like work out - rest - workout - rest.

I believe that your current sleeping habits will have an effect, but not a huge one. Everything - good or bad - has an effect. But it's certainly not going to be extreme.

You could read the stickies on training and diet. They cover pretty much what you need to get started. Good luck!

Goal: < 15% Body Fat by June 30, 2008
December 30, 2007: Body Weight: 75.8 Kg / 174.3 lbs Body Fat Percentage: 21.9%
Current (January 13, 2008): Body Weight 75.7 Kg / 174.0 lbs Body Fat Percentage: 21.4%