Just MY opinion, but I wouldn't do a 5 day split if your lifts aren't around:

Bench: 300
Squat: 400
Deadlift: 500

I seriously believe that anyone starting off lifting, whether from a layoff or whatever else, should focus more on adding weight to the bar via hitting muscles 2-3 times a week (primarily full body), then focusing on the muscle itself.

I recommend reading Beyond Brawn, which this is all outlined in there.

For example, what's the difference between doing 3 sets of 10 bench press with 180 lbs vs. 3 sets of 10 with 250 lbs?.. A lot.

Also, the people who should be doing a 4-5 day split are the ones slinging serious amounts of iron, needing a lot more time than the average gym guy to recover from.

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