The myth about muscle memory

Today I decided to lift and do light cardio, given the leg workout I had yesterday. I wanted to chest and triceps. In 2007/2008, I was working out with 225 and would go up to 255 on bench press rather frequently. I quit working out religously in October 2008, so it has been a one year layoff. When I got back to the bench rack, I did 3 reps of 10 at 135 and I was struggling. I decided not to add weight because I realized my shoulders were weak. Here was my workout

Chest
Bench 3x10 145
Dumbells 3x10 25, 30, 35 (note I used to grab 60s)
Cable Rows - 3x10 40, 50 (2)

Triceps -
Pull Downs 3x8 35
Dumbell kick backs 3x10 20
Bar Press - 3x8 30, 40 (2)

Situps
Incline situps 25


I also tried to do clean and jerk at 95 lbs ending with a standing military press. Did not happen as my shoulders are very weak. I had to do the bar, and add 10lbs twice.

I ended with light cardio where I skipped for 5 minutes at 3mph and ran for 10 at 4mph

Here is what I noticed

My legs were not as sore as I thought they would be. I drank a lot of water througout the day and took an amino supplement before I went to bed. I am going to continue to drink massive amounts of water.

I feel like once I get over the shock of exercising, I can begin to push the limits. Tomorrow will consist of stretching, pushups and situps. This is a lot tougher than I thought.

On a positive note, I did eat a lot better as I started off my day with chicken and rice for breakfast, a salsd for lunch and a chicken wrap/burrito (large) for dinner. I did eat several tortilla chips, however.

Tomorrow is a new day.