Legion Athletics
Sep 30, 2026
How fast can you regain lost muscle?
Why your training history matters when you return to the gym.
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Hey there, A long break from lifting can make it feel like all your hard work has gone to waste. You may have lost size and strength, but muscle memory can help you regain them faster than you built them the first time. How quickly you bounce back depends partly on your age and how long you’ve been away. I break down what to expect, why muscle memory works, and how long that advantage may last here: Read More Enjoy! Mike Matthews Founder of Legion P.S. Some lifters deliberately take breaks to try to bring back “newbie gains.” I also examine whether that idea holds up. P.P.S. ICYMI, here are a few other articles I published on my blog this week: 1. The Best Way to Do the Incline Barbell Bench Press 2. Magnesium Glycinate vs. Citrate: Which Should You Take? 3. How Much Creatine Should You Take for Brain Health? Want to earn cash back on every purchase you make? Click here to learn how. Already have a rewards account? Click here to view your point balance. To update your email preferences, click here. To unsubscribe, click here. Legion Athletics, Inc. 601 Cleveland St. 3rd Floor, Suite 300 Clearwater, FL 33755