Maybe you didn't push hard enough bro... If your intensity & volume are low, even you workout 10 times in a week also you don't see changes except your weight since you are on "Serious" Mass

I rather take my Capati Tosai combination than having what serious mass... That's my personal opinion. Cheers!

That's why its called a compound exercise. Try & feel it. No explanation better than MOVE the weight yourself.

Since I'm waiting my food at McD and no one replies this few months old's post...

So let's opt out that you haven't reached your MMPG...

1. Lots of people think they count it right. In fact lots are over/under estimate. And also many do not get the correct TDEE. As you know TDEE is the basis, if the foundation is wrong, what are you counting/logging for? It's a chain reaction, all will be silap.. Worth to look into it again.

2. Solid program PPL: "Solid" is so subjective. Do you know the intensity factor to call it as SOLID? So it may not be as solid as you think. Worth to study this point #2

3. More than 5 hours: it's OK... In fact if you really fall in Beta Sleep Pattern, less than that also should be alright..