I have been working out now for about 2~ months and I have made substantial gains in the weight I am able to lift but I do not see a lot of difference in my physicality at all, just a little more definition but that is partially due to weight loss versus mass gains.

I eat pretty clean, no fast food/low intake of processed foods and I try to get enough protein for muscle reconstruction, etc. I just feel like I have not really put on any mass, I am already a really big guy so perhaps it is because it is just spread out so much?

I am 6'7"+, 265lb right now and I am pretty square but not at all "stole", I honestly don't even really feel "pumped" after the gym, more sore/weak from physical strain. People(males) in my family are all very big, 6'2"+, I am actually a light weight compared to some of my 320+ lb cousins(a lot of body fat but also large muscle structure) and strangely even my cousin who can squat like ,480 and bench 320 is very flat chested/almost bird chested with what I would describe as elongated pecs.

We are all "barrel chested", big, round rib cages, wide and dense.

I thought perhaps a lot of it could be genetic but I wanted to ask what I could do to try and increase my results from my hard work?

I currently only consume a little extra protein powder just to supplement in case I do not consume enough via physical meals(I try to calculate it and take in 180~g of protein a day.

I thought perhaps I am not consuming enough protein? I get a lot of mixed information on required protein intake so I am not sure.

I also eat mostly late night but have been making an effort to take in extra nourishment early in the day even though I do not really have an appetite as early.

Just to cut this short here are some things I think may be potential problems and I would appreciate advice on:

Genetics

Not enough nourishment

Going to long without taking in nourishment(I forget to eat at work)

Not enough nourishment early in the day

I like to work out after work(4am~) and I was curious if time of day can effect results

I currently do not take any preworkout or any vitamins related to growth so I am not sure jf I should be or if it would help

I actually do not drink a lot of water and I was curious if dehydration can inhibit muscle regeneration/growth?

Working out too much/until I can't lift anymore, perhaps OVER straining my muscles

Too much time in between sets(average 8~10 mins between heavy sets)


Like I said, I have seen strength gains but I want to maximize my benefits from my hard work so all advice is greatly appreciated!

2 months is nothing

yeah u gonna see strength gains most often before muscle gains

also strength gains = / = muscle mass gains

come back after 2 years then we will talk

Yup

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the time of day you work out at and the hydration you obtain are very minor factors... id be more worried about feeling sick/constipated more so than effects on muscle growth lol'
as long as you are drinking a reasonable amount (several glasses of fluid per day) and sleeping until you feel adequately rested (usually 6-9 hours depending on the person...for some it is even less) then you should be fine

you may be working out "too much" but unless your muscles are showing signs of it, i wouldnt worry... if you want to gain weight, eat more - you can supplement additional calories from protein ideally.
follow a reasonable routine and work out schedule and improve diet to see changes in weight - many people dont need to lift until they simply cant lift any more but do what you think works

Genetics has a lot to do with it and it's all what your goal is. I envy that the shortest male in your family is 6'2". Most, such as myself wish to even be near that. From what it seems, you would be an endomorph and this is genetic.

First off, I have always ruled it as 1g/1lb bodyweight with consumption of protein. To bulk considerably, then 1.5g/1lb. Your eating patterns will have to change as well.

My theory for your lack of pump after exercise is a simple plateau incorporated with over-training. It's time to mix up different routines and potentially increase the weight. Let me know what your plan is regarding gain or loss. Doing both might not be the best option for your body type.

Hulk genetics bro.
njoy.

Key words 2~months i repeat 2~months.... Stop searching guys